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K273 SLX

1993 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,253 mi
Last recorded59,253 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK273 SLX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2015 59,253 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre tread, not deep enough to reach cords.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear chassis and underbody sections corroded and deteriated.

Rear number plate bulbs slightly dim.

Some noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Suggest front brake pipes replaced in near future.

offside front sidelight slightly dim.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,253 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre tread, not deep enough to reach cords.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear chassis and underbody sections corroded and deteriated.

Rear number plate bulbs slightly dim.

Some noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Suggest front brake pipes replaced in near future.

offside front sidelight slightly dim.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,913 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 46,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre reading 3mm

offside front fog light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre reading 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,717 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 25,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in N/S/R hub carrier bushes

slight play in O/S/R hub carrier bushes

Pass 22 Nov 2008 17,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 8,780 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 171,210 miles

both front seats are modified in there fixing but under the test are sucure.

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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K273 SLX is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1993 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 122,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K273 SLX, 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 33 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K273 SLX is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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