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M49 HPC

1994 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

240,748 mi
Last recorded240,748 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM49 HPC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 240,748 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 240,707 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 240,670 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 240,598 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all arches bubbling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security a arm mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security a arm mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 240,475 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 240,456 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front both outer wings corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing, suspension mountings/turrets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drop sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body patches of corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2018 240,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light rust outer wheel arches

windscreen small crack

Pass 15 Aug 2017 239,837 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 239,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 230,357 miles

rear subframe and suspension arms becoming corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 223,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 212,247 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 204,094 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 204,081 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 191,877 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 193,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 186,504 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 179,670 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 172,593 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 164,474 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 154,715 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 144,056 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 137,596 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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M49 HPC is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M49 HPC, 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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M49 HPC is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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