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NXV 205

1994 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,634 mi
Last recorded161,634 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXV 205
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 161,634 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 160,310 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 159,034 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 156,867 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 155,360 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 153,814 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 152,935 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 151,953 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 151,193 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 149,774 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 148,296 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 148,286 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 146,013 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 143,283 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 135,421 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 135,008 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 122,852 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 119,927 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 115,289 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight blow from nearside catalyst to front pipe.

Slight dampness on offside and nearside of steering rack.

Slight play in nearside rear damper/strut lower bush.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension lower trailing arm rear bush.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight to moderate play in offside rear suspension lower trailing arm rear bush. Advise replacment.

Various areas of underside starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 109,785 miles

Both front headlamp aims are on limit

Fail 2 Apr 2009 109,740 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front headlamp aims are on limit

Pass 6 Feb 2008 102,860 miles

Both front brake pads worn low,between 3mm - 2mm

Pass 19 Jan 2007 99,900 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 99,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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NXV 205 is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NXV 205, 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 NXV 205 registered?

NXV 205 is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 August 1994.

Is NXV 205 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NXV 205 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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