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K552 YPJ

1993 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,697 mi
Last recorded19,697 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK552 YPJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 19,697 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

oil level low

Pass 9 May 2018 17,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks

Fail 25 Apr 2018 17,027 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 16 May 2017 13,920 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Offside washer jet inoperative, but nearside providing sufficient washer fluid to screen

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 9,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn to legal limit

Pass 15 May 2015 6,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 3,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 3,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 2,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres perishing

both front wipers deteriorating

both rear outer shaft gaiters deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2010 1,971 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 1,104 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 165,161 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight dampness power steering pipes

Pass 6 Nov 2007 164,320 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 162,258 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 160,622 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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K552 YPJ 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 86.7%.

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 K552 YPJ, 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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K552 YPJ is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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