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M918 VWC

1994 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,269 mi
Last recorded121,269 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM918 VWC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 121,269 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 121,269 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 119,361 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 115,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 115,722 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 111,698 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 111,698 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 111,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 106,843 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 101,294 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 95,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 94,654 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,313 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 79,620 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 79,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 66,786 miles

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

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

offside front windscreen wiper is split but still clearing screen.

Fail 11 May 2006 66,186 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front windscreen wiper is split but clearing screen o/k.

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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M918 VWC is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M918 VWC, 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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M918 VWC is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 December 1994.

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