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M455 BFG

1994 Lexus LS400

Bronze Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,897 mi
Last recorded96,897 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM455 BFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 96,897 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010
Pass 8 May 2009 93,695 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 93,695 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 91,134 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 84,314 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 79,588 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 79,588 miles

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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M455 BFG is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Bronze with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M455 BFG, 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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M455 BFG is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M455 BFG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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