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Lexus LS400

Grey · Petrol · 1992 · 3,969 cc

K81 KWRMOT history

K81 KWR is a grey petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2019 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 135,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2019
Mileage
135,583 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2021
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K81 KWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2019
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

K81 KWR was last recorded at 135,583 miles on 25 Oct 2021, 819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jan 2012: 113,644 miles, lower than 169,823 miles on 6 Jan 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,764 miles · 1 Jun 2018
Between the last two tests
819 miles
Average per year
3,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 135,583 miles
  • 2018 – 134,764 miles
  • 2017 – 127,444 miles
  • 2016 – 126,687 miles
  • 2015 – 123,527 miles
  • 2014 – 120,734 miles
  • 2013 – 117,524 miles
  • 2012 – 113,644 miles
  • 2011 – 169,823 miles
  • 2009 – 103,116 miles
  • 2008 – 97,160 miles
  • 2007 – 92,409 miles
  • 2006 – 88,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,583 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,583 miles (+819)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,583 miles
    Test number
    891508616316
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass134,764 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    134,764 miles
    Test number
    946063542144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Fail134,764 miles (+7,320)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,764 miles
    Test number
    500089004491
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass127,444 miles (+757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,444 miles
    Test number
    179888440795
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust underneath vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  5. Pass126,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,687 miles
    Test number
    102163348950
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  6. Fail126,687 miles (+3,160)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,687 miles
    Test number
    335502018845
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Pass123,527 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    123,527 miles
    Test number
    165869415054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,734 miles (+3,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    120,734 miles
    Test number
    267245224017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  9. Pass117,524 miles (+3,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    117,524 miles
    Test number
    816063203045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass113,644 miles (-56,179)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    113,644 miles
    Test number
    298994002076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass169,823 miles (+66,707)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    169,823 miles
    Test number
    177766801432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,116 miles (+5,956)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    103,116 miles
    Test number
    844763219202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,160 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    97,160 miles
    Test number
    294790658132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,409 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    92,409 miles
    Test number
    151074297022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    88,091 miles
    Test number
    474343766044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K81 KWR

Does K81 KWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K81 KWR expired on 31 May 2019, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K81 KWR?
The MOT on K81 KWR expired on 31 May 2019. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K81 KWR done?
K81 KWR was recorded at 135,583 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2021, an average of 3,036 miles a year.
Has K81 KWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K81 KWR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on K81 KWR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K81 KWR find?
K81 KWR failed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 7 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured; offside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 6 more.

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