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M197 HPC

1994 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,827 mi
Last recorded91,827 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 HPC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 91,827 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer wings corroded and inners slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 82,988 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front outer wings / wheelarches corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 70,375 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 53,897 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

small age cracks in both rear tyres

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2021 53,774 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,412 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 53,412 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,549 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 51,546 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 50,398 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer 225/60/16/97W tyre slight cracks in tread

under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 50,398 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer 225/60/16/97W tyre slight cracks in tread

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 48,550 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 45,044 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 43,259 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 41,514 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 40,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,956 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,687 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to windscreen below drivers view

damage to windscreen outside swept area

n/s/f hubcap missing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,861 miles

rear subframe and suspension getting rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2009 37,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,788 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 34,598 miles

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,779 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 32,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,876 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

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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M197 HPC is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M197 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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M197 HPC is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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