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M490 VWW

1995 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,318 mi
Last recorded137,318 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 VWW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 137,318 miles

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

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

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

catalyst fixings corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 129,823 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 129,823 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 120,895 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 114,309 miles

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

exhaust flange fittings corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2005 104,533 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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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M490 VWW is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M490 VWW, 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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M490 VWW is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 19 January 1995.

Is M490 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M490 VWW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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