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M424 SKW

1994 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

186,348 mi
Last recorded186,348 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM424 SKW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 186,348 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 186,348 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 185,785 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres have edge wear

arches have tape on them

pad warning lamp illuminated

rear bearings have slight play

Fail 19 Aug 2014 185,785 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres have edge wear

arches have tape on them

pad warning lamp illuminated

rear bearings have slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2013 184,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres wearing on egdes

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

dash lamp intermittent fault

Fail 25 Jul 2013

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Brake fluid around the master cylinder & servo.

Corrosion to the O/S front wheel arch. Damage to the O/S rear corner.

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to read instumentation and ODO due to the lack of lighting.

Pass 20 Aug 2012

N/S & O/S front wings have corrosion not judged to effect the performance of important components, nor leave any sharp edges.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 180,229 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Dashboard illumination not working, unable to read the instruments.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 175,476 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 175,476 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 169,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 169,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 157,543 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 146,943 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Fuel pipes and filter rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front seatbelt slight fluffing

Offside mainbeam lense chipped

Wipers poor

Fail 28 Jul 2008 146,753 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system rusty

Fuel pipes and filter rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front seatbelt slight fluffing

Offside mainbeam lense chipped

Wipers poor

Pass 1 Aug 2007 130,520 miles

Same as first sheet

Fail 30 Jul 2007 130,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both near side tyres on limit (marginal pass)

Chip in off side mainbeam lens

Off side rear stay bar has slight movement in bushes

Off side tyres close to limit

Rear of chassis corroded (surface corrosion)

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2006 120,987 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 120,948 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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M424 SKW 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 52.6%.

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 M424 SKW, 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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M424 SKW is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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