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M270 KDG

1995 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

229,172 mi
Last recorded229,172 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM270 KDG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 229,172 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 229,172 miles

Offside Front Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 227,734 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 227,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 226,171 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 225,071 miles

Central Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

pips bolted to rear doors

Fail 2 May 2023 225,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Central Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

pips bolted to rear doors

Pass 11 May 2022 223,704 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp incorrect colour both fronts (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 223,691 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body has an unsafe modification side pipes (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 221,823 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 219,789 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 219,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 215,484 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 209,697 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 203,585 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 196,517 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 188,224 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 178,798 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 171,877 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 163,944 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 163,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 156,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 147,204 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 147,204 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 136,266 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 136,266 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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M270 KDG is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M270 KDG, 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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M270 KDG is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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