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M557 SGX

1995 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,065 mi
Last recorded167,065 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM557 SGX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 167,065 miles

damp around steering pump

Fail 3 Jul 2008 167,060 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

damp around steering pump

Pass 27 Mar 2007 163,435 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges †o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 4 Apr 2006 155,685 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 155,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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M557 SGX is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M557 SGX, 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 M557 SGX registered?

M557 SGX is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M557 SGX safe to buy?

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