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M797 LYE

1994 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,246 mi
Last recorded81,246 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM797 LYE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 81,246 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,309 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 78,089 miles

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 73,714 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,564 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,383 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 37,052 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 31,853 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 26,090 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 19,377 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,569 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008
Pass 7 Nov 2006 11,129 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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M797 LYE is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 M797 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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M797 LYE is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 October 1994.

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