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M534 MHV

1995 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

228,566 mi
Last recorded228,566 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM534 MHV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 228,566 miles

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

Front discs slightly pitted and worn

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf tyre thread cracked but no cord exposed

osr tyre thread cracked but no cord exposed

Pass 13 Jul 2011 228,821 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 228,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

oil leak front power steering system

Pass 11 Jun 2010 226,838 miles

Slight play in o/s inner track rod.

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking.

slight oil leak.

slight power steering leak,

Pass 18 Jun 2009 224,144 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 223,684 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 221,324 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 22,132 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2006 217,588 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 97,649 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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M534 MHV is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M534 MHV, 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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M534 MHV is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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