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M542 DLM

1995 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,799 mi
Last recorded257,799 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 DLM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 257,799 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 242,421 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 242,391 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 227,393 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 227,393 miles

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.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 222,837 miles

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.

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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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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M542 DLM is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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