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K898 SDX

1993 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,189 mi
Last recorded170,189 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK898 SDX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 170,189 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

light damage to nearside front

Pass 6 May 2010 152,174 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 156,534 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 149,676 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 149,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Chip to windowscreen in zone b less than 40mm

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear springs are rusting at top

Pass 24 Apr 2007 140,687 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 134,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 134,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Rear 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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K898 SDX is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Blue 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 K898 SDX, 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 K898 SDX registered?

K898 SDX is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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