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M701 UKJ

1994 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

239,704 mi
Last recorded239,704 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM701 UKJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 239,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 236,381 miles

brake wear indicator lihgt on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 229,910 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 229,869 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 220,393 miles

both rear tyre treads worn to 1.6mm on edges

front exhausts slight leak

nearside rear wheel arch starting to rust

parking brake travel slightly long

power steering pipes/ rack slightly damp- no leak

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear chassis and rear subframe starting to rust

Pass 2 Apr 2009 211,076 miles

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

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

Offside front indicator, secondary bulb not working

Fail 31 Mar 2009 211,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside front indicator, secondary bulb not working

Pass 13 Feb 2008 200,890 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut to plies on outer sidewall less than 25mm

Fail 13 Feb 2008 200,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut to plies on outer sidewall less than 25mm

Pass 5 Dec 2006 190,905 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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M701 UKJ is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M701 UKJ, 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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M701 UKJ is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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