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M718 WHE

1995 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,423 mi
Last recorded156,423 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM718 WHE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 156,423 miles

Bonnet struts inop

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Warning lamp lit (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hole in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp insecure Both front (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 156,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fault? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Bonnet struts inop

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Warning lamp lit (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hole in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp insecure Both front (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 146,203 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 142,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2019 141,328 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 141,328 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 139,698 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing starting to fray on edges

Oil leak

Under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2018 139,694 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between cat & centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2017 138,215 miles

heavy movement in both sides rear upper suspension arm inner bushes recommend attention

nearside rear coil spring heavily corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 137,236 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 136,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

slight rust on both rear chassis

Pass 7 Jul 2014 132,700 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 127,153 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 122,139 miles

long tarvel parking brake

Pass 15 Jul 2011 115,737 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 109,475 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 104,788 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 99,023 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 92,988 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 87,662 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 87,598 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M718 WHE is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M718 WHE, 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 M718 WHE registered?

M718 WHE is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M718 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M718 WHE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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