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M544 TVW

1994 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,794 mi
Last recorded187,794 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM544 TVW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2017 187,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both front pipe connections (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle and suspension heavily corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 187,769 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 187,369 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 187,358 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 185,508 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 183,984 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 183,911 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 183,153 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 182,580 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 181,306 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 181,306 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 181,305 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Nov 2006 180,021 miles

ADVISE Removal of Scotland badge from end of rear number plate

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 180,021 miles

ADVISE Removal of Scotland badge from end of rear number plate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 177,613 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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M544 TVW is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M544 TVW, 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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M544 TVW is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 August 1994.

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