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M221 NFU

1995 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,910 mi
Last recorded170,910 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM221 NFU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 170,910 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 170,907 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 168,026 miles

Brake pad warning light 'on'

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

Rear suspension components and sub frame painted over corrosion, no obvious weak spots

Some imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 26 Sep 2008 164,588 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 164,568 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Corrosion around nearside and offside rear subframe mountings, not exceccive.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe corroded at rear

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing and has a nail in it

Parking brake long travel

Parking brake slow to release

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 159,624 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 150,587 miles

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

brake pipes just started to corrode

Pass 26 Jul 2006 150,587 miles

brake pipes just started to corrode

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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M221 NFU is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 131,886 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 M221 NFU, 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 31 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M221 NFU registered?

M221 NFU is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 6 June 1995.

Is M221 NFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M221 NFU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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