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M198 MYT

1994 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

119,771 mi
Last recorded119,771 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 MYT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2009 119,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 103,954 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 102,272 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 102,266 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 May 2007 102,262 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 100,669 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 100,658 miles

Offside Front 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)

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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M198 MYT is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M198 MYT, 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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What year was M198 MYT registered?

M198 MYT is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M198 MYT safe to buy?

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