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NIB 8917

1990 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,343 mi
Last recorded158,343 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1990 Lexus LS400150,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 8917
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 158,343 miles

Both offside tyres have age cracks that are not deep enough at time of test to cause reason for rejection

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 155,518 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO SHOW AGE CRACKS

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL VERY SLIGHT BIND

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 155,518 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO SHOW AGE CRACKS

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL VERY SLIGHT BIND

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 153,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bolt missing,o/s front silencer,lower flange.

some brake bind to o/s front.

Fail 16 May 2007 153,400 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bolt missing,o/s front silencer,lower flange.

some brake bind to o/s front.

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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NIB 8917 is a 1990 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 150,672 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 NIB 8917, 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 36 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NIB 8917 is a 1990 Lexus LS400, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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