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K462 JWJ

1993 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

182,476 mi
Last recorded182,476 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK462 JWJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 182,476 miles

Some suspension bushes on rear axle locating have been replaced and appear to be secondhand parts, although not excessively worn.

Temporary repairs carried out to exhaust system and EGR valve metal pipe. Exhaust system downpipes corroding.

Vehicle presented for test running on LPG so non-catalyst metered emissions test carried out as per EGA database.

Fail 27 Sep 2007 182,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

E M Light on during test

brake warning light on during test

headlamp beam patterns poor

metal fuel pipes corroded

offside rear exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

play and lift in nearside top ball joint

play in rear suspension joints and bushes

rear seat missing at time of test

slight freeplay at steering wheel

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2007 182,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear heat shield insecure

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/r top suspension joint

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Fail 29 Aug 2007 180,953 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

E M L on during test

brake warning light on during test

fuel pipes corroded

oil warning light came on during test

play and lift in nearside front upper ball joint

play in rear suspension bushes and joints

slight freeplay at steering wheel

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2006 160,877 miles

serface rust on rear coil springs

Fail 14 Jul 2006

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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K462 JWJ is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K462 JWJ, 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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K462 JWJ is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 June 1993.

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