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M798 MHV

1995 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

263,335 mi
Last recorded263,335 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM798 MHV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 263,335 miles

bonnet does not stay in upright position / bonnet struts required

brake pad warning light on in dash

nearside front door mirror damaged also glass missing

offside and nearside front tyre treads 2mm on inside edges 225/60r16 alloy rims / recommend wheel alignment/tracking checked

oil around bottom of engine

slight play/wear in nearside rear top wishbone arm ball joint

stone chips in front screen

Fail 8 Oct 2007 262,784 miles

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

bonnet does not stay in upright position / bonnet struts required

brake pad warning light on in dash

nearside front door mirror damaged also glass missing

offside and nearside front tyre treads 2mm on inside edges 225/60r16 alloy rims / recommend wheel alignment/tracking checked

oil around bottom of engine

slight play/wear in nearside rear top wishbone arm ball joint

stone chips in front screen

Pass 18 Mar 2006 251,923 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

bonnet not staying upright / bonnet struts worn

oil around bottom of engine

Fail 13 Mar 2006 251,883 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M798 MHV is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M798 MHV, 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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M798 MHV is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 April 1995.

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