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M194 HPC

1994 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

201,648 mi
Last recorded201,648 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM194 HPC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 201,648 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 193,611 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 193,602 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing close to suspension top mtng (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2022 187,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 181,895 miles

slight movement nearside rear wheel

Pass 7 Jul 2020 178,277 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 172,326 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 172,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017
Fail 7 Apr 2017

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016
Fail 30 Mar 2016

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 165,597 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 165,592 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 161,820 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 161,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 157,100 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 153,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 147,256 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 140,570 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 133,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 133,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 125,300 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 125,227 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2007 111,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 111,103 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 105,029 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?

Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,216
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
7,294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,048
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,988
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,960
position lamp(s) not working 1,626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,535
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M194 HPC is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1994 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 125,652 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus LS400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M194 HPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M194 HPC is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 August 1994.

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