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M271 DLY

1995 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

216,450 mi
Last recorded216,450 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM271 DLY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2021 216,450 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 215,576 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 212,641 miles

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

crack in windscreen on nearside

Pass 8 May 2017 208,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

crack in nearside of windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2016 207,178 miles

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

crack in lower part of windscreen nearside

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 206,093 miles

crack in near side edge of windscreen

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 202,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in near side bottom of windscreen

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2013 201,055 miles

near side of windscreen cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2012 196,207 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 191,452 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 186,191 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 184,615 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 178,736 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 178,670 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 169,276 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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M271 DLY is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M271 DLY, 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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M271 DLY is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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