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A4 CHN

1993 Toyota Lexus

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,227 mi
Last recorded64,227 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1993 Toyota Lexus118,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 CHN
MakeToyota
ModelLexus
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,227 miles

slight clunk nearside front suspension no fault found and a slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,127 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 64,126 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively perished (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all front and rear tyres over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,483 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 63,829 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,034 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 63,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven binding brake n/s slow o/s brake performances (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,317 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 62,317 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven condition of discs (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,286 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 60,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,439 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake hose ferrills corroded

front and rear discs corroded

front and resar suspension corroded

long hand brake travell

n/s head light poor pattern

o/s/r hand brake could be better

presenter advised abs light only illuminates if there ia a fault after vehicle carries out auto check when engine is started

Fail 20 Feb 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

n/s/f head light pattern poor

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r hand brake could be better

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

long hand brake travell

rear brake pipes corroded at rear t junction

Pass 9 Nov 2007

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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A4 CHN is a 1993 Toyota Lexus in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Lexus models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 118,094 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 A4 CHN, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Lexus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A4 CHN is a 1993 Toyota Lexus, first registered on 2 June 1993.

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