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M851 DBY

1994 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,388 mi
Last recorded159,388 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM851 DBY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 159,388 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn

front number plate damaged but readable

slight knock observed from n/s front suspension but no excessive movement found

Pass 19 Jul 2013 153,345 miles

brake warning light on

nearside and offside front flexi brake hoses perished

nearside and offside front shocker bushes perished and split

nearside and offside front tyres perished

nearside headlight poor image

nearside wiper blade split

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2011 152,012 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 152,012 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 148,825 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 148,821 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2008 142,870 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 138,566 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2007 136,902 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 136,902 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 13,520 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate displayed in screen

nsf seat belt poor retracting due to trim

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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M851 DBY is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M851 DBY, 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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M851 DBY is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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