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M23 OJW

1995 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

201,292 mi
Last recorded201,292 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 OJW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 201,292 miles

all 4 brake discs have minor corrosion

both inner sills have slight corrosion at rear, still solid, no holes

both rear trailing arm bushes have slight age related deterioration and slight movement

brake pipes have covers on, what you can see looks ok

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2015 201,292 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All 4 brake discs have minor corrosion

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)

both inner sills have slight corrosion at rear, still solid, no holes

both rear trailing arm bushes have slight age related deterioration and slight movement

both rear tyres just starting to wear on inner edges

brake pipes have covers on, what you can see looks ok

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 185,565 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 165,463 miles

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

both sides rear top suspension arm ball joints have slight play

rear tyres worn on inner edges

sill covers fitted

vehicle has surface rust

Pass 3 Oct 2012 162,540 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

both sides rear top ball joints have slight wear

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 158,476 miles

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

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

both sides rear suspension has slight play in ball joints

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 156,421 miles

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

both sides rear hub ball joints have slight play

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2010 156,421 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides rear hub ball joints have slight play.

vehicle has sill covers fitted.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 147,204 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 145,619 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs lipped

Front wiper blades poor

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

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

Rear brake pads appear low

Fail 10 Oct 2007 145,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 145,570 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 137,159 miles

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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M23 OJW is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M23 OJW, 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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M23 OJW is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 12 January 1995.

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