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M253 CGT

1995 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,065 mi
Last recorded226,065 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 CGT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 226,065 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 221,303 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 214,539 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 214,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 209,281 miles

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

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

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

o/side front backplate missing

rear suspension bar insecure

requires rear o/side b/plate

Pass 15 Nov 2006 196,509 miles

O/s/r top wish bone ball joint worn slightly † †N/s/r hand brake effort lagging on application

Pass 8 Dec 2005 182,043 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 18,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear heat sheilds exhaust loose

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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M253 CGT is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M253 CGT, 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 M253 CGT registered?

M253 CGT is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 9 February 1995.

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