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K509 MCA

1993 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,600 mi
Last recorded124,600 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK509 MCA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 124,600 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 122,908 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 120,677 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

chassis slightly corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 120,677 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013

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

n/s front tyre sidewall cracking

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2012 117,262 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 117,262 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 115,493 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 115,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 114,186 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 112,274 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 112,226 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s o/s rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2008 111,667 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 110,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2006 109,464 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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K509 MCA is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 K509 MCA, 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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K509 MCA is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 February 1993.

Is K509 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K509 MCA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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