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M334 WRV

1994 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

4 mi
Last recorded4 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM334 WRV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 4 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 208,469 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 208,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 202,780 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 198,339 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 198,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 194,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 191,640 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 191,615 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 185,902 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 177,000 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 177,000 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 162,775 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 160,188 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 160,179 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 156,761 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 32,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wings need securing.

Washer bottle insecure, hanging out under bumper.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 156,689 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 156,689 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 155,070 miles

minor power steering leak from rack.

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play.

rear springs rusty

when hand brake is applied sqeeling noise from both rear brakes.

Fail 3 Jul 2009 155,070 miles

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

minor power steering leak from rack.

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play.

rear springs rusty

when hand brake is applied sqeeling noise from both rear brakes.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 153,235 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 153,235 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 148,606 miles

REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES POOR/PLAY

Fail 25 Jun 2007 148,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES POOR/PLAY

Pass 29 Jun 2006 143,703 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 137,777 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 137,777 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2005 137,777 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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M334 WRV is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 M334 WRV, 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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M334 WRV is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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