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M686 CGK

1995 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

203,326 mi
Last recorded203,326 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM686 CGK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 203,326 miles

Bonnet struts defective

Both door mirrors casing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 203,326 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet struts defective

Both door mirrors casing damaged

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 198,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing and glass taped in place. Offside wirror tapped in place (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Indiacator lens cracked

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Has crack in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in A view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 198,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing and glass taped in place. Offside wirror tapped in place (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Indiacator lens cracked

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Has crack in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in A view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 189,219 miles

Offside Front Exhaust noisy C.A.T (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 189,219 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment HAND BRAKE (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust noisy C.A.T (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 180,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on outer edge. down to 2.5mm across centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2018 180,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on outer edge. down to 2.5mm across centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 170,560 miles

N/S FRONT BODY DAMAGE NO SHARP EDGE.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front WORN ON OUTER EDGE NO CORDS.

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 170,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

N/S FRONT BODY DAMAGE NO SHARP EDGE.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front WORN ON OUTER EDGE NO CORDS.

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 162,846 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 162,846 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 151,148 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 151,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 138,025 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 138,025 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 129,379 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 129,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 122,102 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 122,102 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 121,171 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 118,615 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 116,522 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 114,965 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 112,604 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 109,660 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006

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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M686 CGK is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 M686 CGK, 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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M686 CGK is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 2 March 1995.

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