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K501 RDL

1993 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,961 mi
Last recorded149,961 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK501 RDL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 149,961 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 149,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 148,611 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes both sides have movement with vehicle jacked up (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps have product on lens

Fail 3 Feb 2018 148,545 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 147,138 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear o/s and n/s outer cv gaiters deteriorating

Pass 22 Jan 2016 145,384 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 143,739 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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K501 RDL is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K501 RDL, 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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What year was K501 RDL registered?

K501 RDL is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K501 RDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K501 RDL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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