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H242 ATO

1990 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,920 mi
Last recorded235,920 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Lexus LS400150,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH242 ATO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 235,920 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

idle speed erratic

n/s/f tyre starting to wear outer edge

screen marked

Fail 11 Aug 2009 235,920 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

idle speed erratic

n/s/f tyre starting to wear outer edge

screen marked

Pass 5 Aug 2008 228,186 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 228,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 7 Aug 2007 218,406 miles

steering rack damp †unable to check inner brake pads †front brake pads low

Pass 23 Aug 2006 212,287 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges and getting low

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s wiper poor

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges and getting low

unable to see inner pads

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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H242 ATO is a 1990 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H242 ATO, 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 H242 ATO registered?

H242 ATO is a 1990 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H242 ATO safe to buy?

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