MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
257,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front number plate slight damage
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front number plate slight damage
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim at lower level.
NSR Top arm has slight play.
Brake servo rusty.
Damp area at power steering.
Front number plate poor.
Fuel pipes rusty.
Nearside track rod end (outer ) gaiter split.
OSF lower swivel joint has slight play.
Park brakes are noisy at operation.
Rear steel brake pipes rusty.
Rear sub frame rusty.
Rear tyres are worn at centers.
Screen shows scratching.and rub marks.
Bonnet suport struts abit weak
Front number plate abit cracked
N/S T/Rod end grease bellow split
N/S/R door won't open from inside or outside
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S dipped aim on lower limit
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear metal b/pipes abit corroded in places slightly
Rear subframe and mount areas at chassis abit corroded slightly
Rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread slightly
Servo unit abit corroded slightly
Small crack at screen
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M542 DLM 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 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 M542 DLM, 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 M542 DLM registered?
M542 DLM is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 9 May 1995.
Is M542 DLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for M542 DLM shows 6 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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