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M829 NPJ

1995 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

363,185 mi
Last recorded363,185 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM829 NPJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 363,185 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2016 357,112 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 353,191 miles

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

osf brake backing plate missing

Pass 13 Mar 2014

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2014

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012

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

knock on front end

Pass 28 Aug 2010 89,105 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 80,934 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,730 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside mirror glass distorted

rear brake pads low

Fail 26 Aug 2008 72,724 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

nearside mirror glass distorted

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Aug 2007 65,388 miles

Both door mirror glasses are deteriorating

Rear suspension tie bars are rusting

Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,748 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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M829 NPJ is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 M829 NPJ, 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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M829 NPJ is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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