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M7 MGC

1994 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,515 mi
Last recorded112,515 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 MGC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 112,515 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2009 107,566 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Oct 2009 107,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2008 102,978 miles

engine oil leak

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Oct 2008 102,978 miles

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

engine oil leak

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2007 98,911 miles

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

engine oil leak (possibly from rear main seal)

nearside front tyre has a cut deep enough to expose ply or cords but not 25mm in length

rear silencer heatshield insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2007 98,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

engine oil leak (possibly from rear main seal)

nearside front tyre has a cut deep enough to expose ply or cords but not 25mm in length

rear silencer heatshield insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2006 95,211 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 95,205 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 90,169 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 90,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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M7 MGC is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M7 MGC, 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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M7 MGC is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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