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K540 AKG

1993 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,208 mi
Last recorded94,208 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 AKG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 94,208 miles

all brake discs rusty

all brake/fuel pipes rusty

exhaust system rusty shailing

slight plat rear axle bushes

slight play in front lower ball joints

Fail 22 Mar 2011 94,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake pads low and rear discs rusty and ridged

slight leaking around the catalysts

Pass 11 Feb 2010 92,849 miles

Front tyres worn low

Slight play both rear anti roll bar joints

vehicle has clearly been standing

Pass 14 Feb 2009 92,549 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 92,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 88,437 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 84,320 miles

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

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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K540 AKG is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K540 AKG, 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 K540 AKG registered?

K540 AKG is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K540 AKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K540 AKG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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