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M289 NRH

1995 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,343 mi
Last recorded148,343 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM289 NRH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 148,343 miles

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Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 144,730 miles

Front oil leeks

Rear no tow bar fitted

Front engine covers top and bottom

Fail 14 Mar 2016 144,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front engine covers top and bottom

Front oil leeks

Rear no tow bar fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 141,195 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 141,184 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 129,058 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 136,708 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 130,944 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 120,467 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 120,465 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 116,089 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 104,647 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 98,445 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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M289 NRH is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M289 NRH, 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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M289 NRH is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 9 February 1995.

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