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K47 VKN

1993 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,814 mi
Last recorded121,814 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK47 VKN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 121,814 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 121,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front and rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2015 120,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear under sills corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 119,050 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 118,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER HUB BUSHES

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 117,804 miles

REAR SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER HUB BUSHES

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 117,171 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 115,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 113,467 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 113,467 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 109,537 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 6 Dec 2006 107,931 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside outer rear driveshaft rubber deteriated.

Pass 21 Dec 2005 105,120 miles

NEARSIDE REAR DRIVESHAFT OUTER C.V. BOOT LEAKING

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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K47 VKN is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K47 VKN, 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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K47 VKN is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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