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RIL 2708

1990 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

232,588 mi
Last recorded232,588 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1990 Lexus LS400150,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 2708
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2016 232,588 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 226,349 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 226,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 224,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 205,606 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 205,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 205,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake hoses aged and starting to perrish

slight feedback from both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Dec 2006 78,975 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RIL 2708 is a 1990 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 RIL 2708, 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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What year was RIL 2708 registered?

RIL 2708 is a 1990 Lexus LS400, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is RIL 2708 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 2708 shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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