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TJI 1278

1991 Toyota Lexus

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,364 mi
Last recorded162,364 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 Toyota Lexus130,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJI 1278
MakeToyota
ModelLexus
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2006 162,364 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 162,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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TJI 1278 is a 1991 Toyota Lexus in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Lexus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 130,223 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 Toyota Lexus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TJI 1278, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Lexus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TJI 1278 registered?

TJI 1278 is a 1991 Toyota Lexus, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is TJI 1278 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJI 1278 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TJI 1278 have outstanding finance?

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