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M738 LYE

1994 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,390 mi
Last recorded62,390 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM738 LYE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2008 62,390 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf bottom balljoint slight play

nsr suspension leg second hand supplid customer coil spring corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2008

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 62,003 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 62,514 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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M738 LYE is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M738 LYE, 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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M738 LYE is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 August 1994.

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