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B5 MSF

1991 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,008 mi
Last recorded140,008 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1991 Lexus LS400140,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 MSF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 140,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 138,725 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 136,791 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 136,791 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 134,567 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 134,576 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 133,008 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 132,995 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 128,532 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s reverse lamp in-op

Pass 17 Dec 2005 119,449 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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B5 MSF is a 1991 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B5 MSF, 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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What year was B5 MSF registered?

B5 MSF is a 1991 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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