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M796 LYE

1994 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,402 mi
Last recorded120,402 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 LYE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 120,402 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Sep 2015 120,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Sep 2014 116,049 miles

both front tyres 2mm

corrosion on near side rear and off side rear undersills

oil leak on engine

wear in near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 118,929 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 113,717 miles

o/s/r tyre only just legal

Pass 18 May 2011 106,911 miles

n/s/r exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 May 2011 106,910 miles

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

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

n/s/r exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2010 101,559 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f indicator lense

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm only just legal borderline

Pass 23 Mar 2010 101,559 miles

n/s/f indicator lense

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm only just legal borderline

Pass 17 Mar 2009 95,266 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 90,356 miles

blow on n/s/f exhaust

Pass 14 Feb 2007 85,433 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 76,781 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 76,772 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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M796 LYE is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M796 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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What year was M796 LYE registered?

M796 LYE is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 18 October 1994.

Is M796 LYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M796 LYE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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