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M471 JPJ

1995 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,202 mi
Last recorded154,202 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM471 JPJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 154,202 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 149,677 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 146,609 miles

both rear chassis have corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2015 146,607 miles

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

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear chassis have corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2014 138,490 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 138,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 136,779 miles

pad warning light on dashboard

front screen cracked in n/s/f top corner but not affecting view or in the swept area

Pass 23 Jun 2011 132,655 miles

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

both sides rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 129,429 miles

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

screen damaged but not in swept area

underside poor general condition

Pass 8 Jul 2009 127,365 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear subframe heavily corroded

screen cracked but not in swept area

Fail 30 Jun 2009 127,359 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear subframe heavily corroded

screen cracked but not in swept area

Pass 9 Jul 2008 123,237 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

screen cracked but out of swept area

Fail 2 Jul 2008 123,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

screen cracked but out of swept area

Pass 13 Apr 2007 116,425 miles

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2007 116,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust joints on cats poor

front tyres wearing on shoulders

screen has 8 INCh crack in it out of swept area

Pass 16 Mar 2006 107,648 miles

handbrake borderline pass

Fail 15 Mar 2006 107,648 miles

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

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

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

crack in screen out of swept area

lots of handbrake travel

slight play in rear upper suspension inner mountings

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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M471 JPJ is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M471 JPJ, 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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M471 JPJ is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 17 January 1995.

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