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J888 LEX

1994 Toyota Lexus

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,266 mi
Last recorded133,266 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Lexus111,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 LEX
MakeToyota
ModelLexus
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 133,266 miles

Rear underseal

Pass 27 Nov 2024 131,170 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 130,532 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 130,491 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 130,480 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 125,807 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 121,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 121,867 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 117,354 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 111,631 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 111,631 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both front brake hoses perished

Both front tyre valves perished

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 106,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 100,134 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 100,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 94,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2005 87,101 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 87,101 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Lexus?

Based on 948 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
4,606
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
fog lamp not working 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
brake binding 20
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J888 LEX is a 1994 Toyota Lexus in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Lexus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 111,602 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Lexus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J888 LEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lexus typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Lexus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J888 LEX is a 1994 Toyota Lexus, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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