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M422 EWY

1995 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,781 mi
Last recorded184,781 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM422 EWY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 184,781 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 184,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 183,520 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN. SIZE 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 183,520 miles

Central Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOTH CATALYST TO FRONT PIPE JOINTS (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FRONT PIPE (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FRONT PIPE (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ROTATION (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN. SIZE 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 181,541 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 181,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOTH CATALYST TO MIDDLE SECTION JOINTS (7.1.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH BACK AT REAR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH AT FRONT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH BACK REAR (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 179,063 miles

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

slight fluctation on front foor brake and both rear floors corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 176,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

front cross member slightly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 176,179 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

front cross member slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 171,020 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight corrosion rear sills to floors

Fail 22 Sep 2014 171,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight corrosion rear sills to floors

Fail 10 Jul 2014 170,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both rear rear ower rose bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2013 160,919 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2012 150,801 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 150,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 146,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear brake pipes lightley corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2011 146,215 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear brake pipes lightley corroded

Fail 24 May 2010 138,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 138,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 126,478 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 126,478 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 120,371 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 120,371 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 102,176 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 84,872 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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M422 EWY is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M422 EWY, 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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M422 EWY is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 January 1995.

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