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K297 CBU

1993 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,103 mi
Last recorded87,103 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 CBU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 87,103 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,671 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 11 Feb 2013 76,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,581 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 67,581 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,318 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 53,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,050 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 35,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 26,741 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 26,741 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,576 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2008 24,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 22,013 miles

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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K297 CBU is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K297 CBU, 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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K297 CBU is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 March 1993.

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