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L272 JHD

1994 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,175 mi
Last recorded148,175 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 JHD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 148,175 miles

Offside Front tyre 3/4 wear getting down

Fail 5 Sep 2018 148,065 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre 3/4 wear getting down

Pass 9 Sep 2017 143,528 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various areas of corrosion to underside.

Fail 26 Aug 2017 143,517 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch upper. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both inner bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch upper. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various areas of corrosion to underside.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 140,882 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 140,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front chassis rail corroded but not within prescribed area

pad wear light on

Pass 2 Mar 2015 135,138 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 134,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

dashboard illumination faulty

rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013

airbag light is on

slight play in n/s/r tie bar bush

Pass 2 Feb 2012

air bag light on

front no plate damaged

plastic sills

rusty underside

speedo not illuminated

underbody covers

Pass 3 Feb 2011 130,026 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 130,021 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

areas of corrosion to underside

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 126,665 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 12,388 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 117,651 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 113,317 miles

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

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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L272 JHD is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L272 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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L272 JHD is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 18 February 1994.

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