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M378 VJL

1995 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3639cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

258,505 mi
Last recorded258,505 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM378 VJL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,639cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 258,505 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 258,498 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 251,015 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)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 250,940 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 2 Jul 2015 242,528 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 234,010 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 226,222 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 214,360 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 202,019 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 189,924 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 178,380 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 166,265 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 60,122 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 150,720 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 132,826 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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M378 VJL is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,639cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M378 VJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M378 VJL registered?

M378 VJL is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M378 VJL safe to buy?

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