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M525 OJU

1995 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,201 mi
Last recorded213,201 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM525 OJU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 213,201 miles

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Fail 16 Sep 2017 213,918 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear inner sill to arch area & nsr upper wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack ends and or pipe (2.3.3b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2017 213,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of seal (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 201,444 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid leak from under reservoir

Fail 28 Mar 2016 210,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid leak from under reservoir

Pass 11 May 2015 206,377 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

front & rear brake pads getting low

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

o/s & n/s/r chassis rails corroding

slight play in n/s/r top inner & outer wishbone bushes

slight play in o/s/r top outer wishbone bush

Pass 9 Jul 2014 203,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

o/s & n/s/r chassis rails corroding

slight play in n/s/r top inner & outer bushes

slight play in o/s/r top outer wish bone bush

Pass 23 Jul 2013 199,814 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 199,745 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 196,536 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 193,110 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 189,410 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 189,410 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 188,478 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 188,466 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 186,940 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 179,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise front tyre's wearing on inner edge

advise nearside headlamp mount broke

Pass 21 Jul 2006 169,182 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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M525 OJU is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M525 OJU, 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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What year was M525 OJU registered?

M525 OJU is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 22 February 1995.

Is M525 OJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M525 OJU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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