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M956 TBA

1994 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,831 mi
Last recorded121,831 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM956 TBA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 121,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2020 121,779 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 121,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 121,762 miles

all steering and suspension components have coating of corrosion

body has slight corrosion front to rear

Pass 15 Nov 2017 121,669 miles

fuel pipes front to rear slightly corroded

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 121,669 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

fuel pipes front to rear slightly corroded

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 121,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 121,325 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 120,917 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s inner sill chassis leg has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 120,520 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 120,520 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 120,076 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 119,626 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 119,168 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 118,983 miles

brake discs are corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 118,469 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 117,103 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 115,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 115,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 114,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M956 TBA is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M956 TBA, 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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M956 TBA is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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