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M308 LDA

1994 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,438 mi
Last recorded136,438 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM308 LDA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2018 136,438 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2017 130,805 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 124,374 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 124,374 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 115,862 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 109,790 miles

offside front tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 7 Sep 2013 103,570 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 103,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 933,969 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,128 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 80,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 79,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake discs very worn/lipped

Pass 10 Aug 2010 77,015 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

O/S/F tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear seat cover fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 10 Aug 2010 77,005 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

N/S/F tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

O/S/F tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear seat cover fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 10 Aug 2009 71,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 71,049 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,028 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 63,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 61,675 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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M308 LDA is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 M308 LDA, 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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M308 LDA is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 22 August 1994.

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