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M488 MBO

1995 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,931 mi
Last recorded92,931 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 MBO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2019 92,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

c0rrosion on suspension parts

unable to see all pads

Pass 5 Jan 2018 91,919 miles

excessive corrosion on suspension parts due to not being used

unable to see all pads

Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,384 miles

excessive corrosion on suspension parts

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 19 Dec 2016 90,309 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cover sills fitted

excessive corrosion on suspension parts

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

unable to see brake pads

Pass 12 Jan 2016 89,169 miles

corrosion on rear discs

general corrosion on suspension parts

Pass 17 Dec 2014 88,306 miles

gen eral corrosion under car

unable to see all pads

Pass 2 Jan 2014 86,948 miles

unable to see all pads

Fail 2 Jan 2014 86,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to see all pads

Pass 19 Dec 2012 85,616 miles

unable to see all pads

Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,231 miles

unable to see all pads

Fail 19 Dec 2011 84,231 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

unable to see all pads

Pass 13 Jan 2011 82,918 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 82,918 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 80,655 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 80,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 77,662 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded on edges

Fail 17 Dec 2008 77,662 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2007 76,027 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 74,592 miles

cover sills fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2005 72,626 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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M488 MBO is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1995 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 131,886 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 M488 MBO, 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 31 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M488 MBO is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 5 June 1995.

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