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L322 PRB

1994 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,733 mi
Last recorded161,733 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL322 PRB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 161,733 miles

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

top bushes on rear suspension on the limit for play

Fail 21 Feb 2012 161,733 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

top bushes on rear suspension on the limit for play

Pass 10 Feb 2011

slight blow from exhaust

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 17 Feb 2010 143,611 miles

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

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear shock absorbers slight dampness

slight bind on rear brakes

top bush on ns rear suspension near the limit for play

top bush on os rear suspension near the limit fos play

Fail 17 Feb 2010 143,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear shock absorbers slight dampness

slight bind on rear brakes

top bush on ns rear suspension near the limit for play

top bush on os rear suspension near the limit fos play

Pass 17 Feb 2009 136,564 miles

os rear tie bar bush on the limit for play

rear brakes slight warping

rear upper ball joints on the limit for play

Pass 26 Feb 2008 130,084 miles

Appart from the front inner brake pads the rest on the car are not visible but the brakes are fine on the machine.

Both the drivers and passengers seats move quite a bit but appear to be very seccure.

Both the front metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Both the rear inner sills are slightly starting to corrode.

Both the rear side lights are slightly dim.

Power steering leak.

Slight blow from the N/S/F cat.

Slight play in the N/S/f and both the rear wheels.

The O/S/R tyre is starting to get low on the inside edge.

The coolant bottle is slightly leaking.

The front bush on both the rear drag links are on the limit for splitting and wear.

The front inner brake discs are slightly starting to corrode.

The springs are starting to corrode.

Thorn in the O/S/R tyre.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 130,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Appart from the front inner brake pads the rest on the car are not visible but the brakes are fine on the machine.

Both the drivers and passengers seats move quite a bit but appear to be very seccure.

Both the front metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Both the rear inner sills are slightly starting to corrode.

Both the rear side lights are slightly dim.

Power steering leak.

Slight blow from the N/S/F cat.

Slight play in the N/S/f and both the rear wheels.

The coolant bottle is slightly leaking.

The front bush on both the rear drag links are on the limit for splitting and wear.

The front inner brake discs are slightly starting to corrode.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 122,626 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 122,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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L322 PRB is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L322 PRB, 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 L322 PRB registered?

L322 PRB is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 March 1994.

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