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M871 DRW

1995 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,883 mi
Last recorded231,883 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM871 DRW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 231,883 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 213,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 205,264 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 200,536 miles

Drivers seatbelt slightly damaged

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Slight dampness to power steering pump

Stone damage to offside headlamp lens

Pass 2 Sep 2011 195,351 miles

Front tyres perished and on legal limit

Nearside centre exhaust damaged

Slight blow from front exhaust joints

Slight dampness to power steering rack

Stone damage to offside headlamp

Fail 2 Sep 2011 195,351 miles

Front tyres perished and on legal limit

Nearside centre exhaust damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight blow from front exhaust joints

Slight dampness to power steering rack

Stone damage to offside headlamp

Pass 2 Sep 2010 188,581 miles

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Slight dampness to power steering rack

Fail 1 Sep 2010 188,581 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Slight dampness to power steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2008 177,639 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 169,118 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Fail 11 Dec 2007 169,118 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both front brake hoses perished

Pass 5 Dec 2006 158,006 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2006 158,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 157,878 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 149,970 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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M871 DRW is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M871 DRW, 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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M871 DRW is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 March 1995.

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