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L242 JHD

1994 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,750 mi
Last recorded219,750 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 JHD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2007 219,750 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 219,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE,SLIGHT PLAY ON N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT,CORROSION REAR FLOOR TO SILL,

Pass 16 May 2006 218,569 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 213,249 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 213,249 miles

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

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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L242 JHD is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 125,652 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 L242 JHD, 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 32 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L242 JHD registered?

L242 JHD is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L242 JHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L242 JHD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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