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A14 DGP

1991 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

104,806 mi
Last recorded104,806 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1991 Lexus LS400140,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 DGP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 104,806 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes & steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 99,027 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 99,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 93,277 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 89,070 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/r & n/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,101 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 84,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,176 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 79,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,167 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,160 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 19 May 2014 78,453 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 77,937 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 77,825 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

very little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 20 Jul 2011 77,825 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

very little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Jul 2010 77,815 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 77,815 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,406 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 77,092 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 77,092 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,395 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 76,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake warning light is on

Pass 23 Aug 2006 75,118 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 75,118 miles

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

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

play in front suspension bottom ball joints †

Pass 2 Sep 2005 72,172 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2005 72,172 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nail in tyre

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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A14 DGP is a 1991 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1991 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 140,120 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 A14 DGP, 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 35 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A14 DGP is a 1991 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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