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M595 BAM

1994 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,581 mi
Last recorded171,581 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM595 BAM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 171,581 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 171,283 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 170,927 miles

Advise underside of vehicle covered in Oil/Grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 25 Jul 2023 170,506 miles

Advise slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2022 169,850 miles

Advise slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2021 169,607 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 169,015 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 168,206 miles

Advise slight corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 25 Jul 2019 168,188 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Advise slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 26 Jul 2018 167,090 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 166,166 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 166,156 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Advise corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Jul 2016 164,846 miles

Advise slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 27 Jul 2016 164,846 miles

Advise slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 163,915 miles

Advise underside of vehicle covered in undersill

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 163,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 163,240 miles

Advise undersill over underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 163,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advise undersill over underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 162,494 miles

Advise Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 160,434 miles

Advise slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 160,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Advise slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 156,977 miles

Advise slight leak from powersteering

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 156,977 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Advise slight leak from powersteering

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010
Fail 21 May 2010

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 155,839 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 155,839 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 13 May 2008 155,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 154,794 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 149,918 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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M595 BAM is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 M595 BAM, 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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M595 BAM is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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