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M817 BVG

1995 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

232,352 mi
Last recorded232,352 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM817 BVG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 232,352 miles

heavy underbody corrosion

underbody welded and undersealed

Pass 21 Dec 2023 228,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 225,089 miles

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front flexi brake hose fouling on shock on lock check

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 225,085 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front flexi brake hose fouling on shock on lock check

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 219,922 miles

blow from front exhaust

rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 21,520 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 215,201 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))

HEADLIGHTS A LITTLE LOW

Pass 19 Sep 2019 208,176 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 202,328 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 196,472 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 141,750 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 191,596 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 108,706 miles

nearside front tyrecut on inner egde

nearside rear wheel has slight play in top suspenion arm

off side tyre cut on inner egde

Pass 2 Jan 2014 166,899 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 151,982 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet will not stay in the open position

Fail 14 Nov 2012 151,982 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet will not stay in the open position

Pass 10 May 2012 148,315 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 148,315 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 139,059 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

Fail 27 Apr 2010 130,158 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condensation in o/s/f sidelight lens

slight movement in o/s/r top wishbone inner bushs and upper balljoint

slightly damp around o/s of steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2010 130,158 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condensation in o/s/f sidelight lens

slight movement in o/s/r top wishbone inner bushs and upper balljoint

slightly damp around o/s of steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2009 121,515 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 121,511 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 110,607 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 110,607 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 101,499 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 83,145 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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M817 BVG is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M817 BVG, 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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What year was M817 BVG registered?

M817 BVG is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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