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K847 ARO

1993 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,973 mi
Last recorded36,973 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK847 ARO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 36,973 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 36,973 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 36,968 miles

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

Rear Chasis, Sub frame and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,956 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,946 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,802 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 36,798 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,774 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 36,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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K847 ARO is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K847 ARO, 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 K847 ARO registered?

K847 ARO is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 February 1993.

Is K847 ARO safe to buy?

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