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M255 AVX

1994 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

167,079 mi
Last recorded167,079 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 AVX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 167,079 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 166,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 166,633 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 166,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 162,780 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 158,924 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 154,990 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 152,373 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 149,738 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 148,268 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 144,462 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 138,608 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 134,802 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2008 134,802 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2007 127,624 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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M255 AVX is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M255 AVX, 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 M255 AVX registered?

M255 AVX is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M255 AVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M255 AVX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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