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M401 BNH

1994 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

226,376 mi
Last recorded226,376 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 BNH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 226,376 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 226,356 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 226,155 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2009 226,101 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 220,085 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front windscreen has small stone chips.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 218,061 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 217,213 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 217,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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M401 BNH is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M401 BNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M401 BNH registered?

M401 BNH is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 28 September 1994.

Is M401 BNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M401 BNH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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