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H823 VGF

1990 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

99,115 mi
Last recorded99,115 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Lexus LS400150,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH823 VGF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 99,115 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,965 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 98,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 98,850 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 98,826 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 98,785 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 98,732 miles

Offside Rear Slight drag on brake

Pass 15 Apr 2019 98,553 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,436 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 98,382 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,412 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,566 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 93,268 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 92,919 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 92,283 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 90,651 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 88,048 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 86,337 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 86,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 83,866 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 83,866 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 80,144 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 78,275 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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H823 VGF is a 1990 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 H823 VGF, 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 H823 VGF registered?

H823 VGF is a 1990 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 November 1990.

Is H823 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H823 VGF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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