1991 Lexus LS400 4.0L Petrol · J552 BRM
1991 Lexus LS400 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 21/11/1991. Recorded mileage 118,171 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS LS400
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 3969cc
J552 BRM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/09/2026
- 118,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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J552 BRM Mileage History
- 14/11/2023118,160 mi
- 17/09/2026118,171 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
J552 BRM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Lexus Ls400 (J552 BRM) between November 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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