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M8 GRO

1994 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,030 mi
Last recorded182,030 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 GRO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 182,030 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2022 182,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 181,931 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 162,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake pad wear indicator not connected

outer sill covers fitted so no sill checks carried out

Pass 31 Aug 2011 159,031 miles

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

both rear chassis corroding

exhaust corroding

fuel filter corroding

fuel pipes corroding

rear subframe corroding

slight blow catalyst to front pipe joint (corrosion)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 159,028 miles

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

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

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

both rear chassis corroding

exhaust corroding

fuel filter corroding

fuel pipes corroding

rear subframe corroding

slight blow catalyst to front pipe joint (corrosion)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 152,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 152,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2009 148,662 miles

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL CORRODED / BECOMING ADVANCED IN CORROSION IN PLACES

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH / ALL BRAKES REPAIRED NEW DISCS / PADS ETC / ADVISE POSS SENSOR WIRE FAULT

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY HEAVLY CORRODED THROUGHOUT

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / FLOOR TO SILLS / REAR FLOOR SECTIONS ALL AREAS CORRODED / BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 29 Jul 2008 140,531 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 134,223 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 134,223 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 130,603 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 130,603 miles

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

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

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

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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M8 GRO is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M8 GRO, 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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What year was M8 GRO registered?

M8 GRO is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M8 GRO safe to buy?

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