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TIW 7397

1995 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,907 mi
Last recorded105,907 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIW 7397
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 105,907 miles

Offside Front back plate loose

rear suspension rusty

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2014 99,764 miles

nsr and osr tyre sidewalls heavily perished

rear subframe and associated suspension parts heavily corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 99,762 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr and osr tyre sidewalls heavily perished

rear subframe and associated suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 99,027 miles

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 98,353 miles

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

rear suspension rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2012 98,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

n/s o/s front brake back plates rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 4 May 2011 98,471 miles

front to rear brake pipe and front crossmember area have plastic covers

front wearing on inner edges

rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion,

Pass 14 Aug 2009 81,329 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 74,156 miles

corrosion noted to underside of vehicle and around suspension areas

damage noted to center exhaust

o/s/r tyre side wall perrished

Pass 14 Aug 2007 70,659 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 70,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 67,724 miles

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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TIW 7397 is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 131,886 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 TIW 7397, 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 31 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TIW 7397 registered?

TIW 7397 is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 11 August 1995.

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