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K553 YPJ

1993 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,525 mi
Last recorded148,525 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK553 YPJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 148,525 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 148,514 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 144,823 miles

both n/s and o/s rear coil springs corroded

fuel filter and fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside shoulder

slight exhaust leak at downpipe join

Fail 17 Jun 2010 144,882 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

both n/s and o/s rear coil springs corroded

fuel filter and fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside shoulder

slight exhaust leak at downpipe join

Pass 25 Jun 2009 140,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 134,336 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 127,925 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 120,979 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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K553 YPJ is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K553 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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What year was K553 YPJ registered?

K553 YPJ is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 June 1993.

Is K553 YPJ safe to buy?

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