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L116 WNJ

1993 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

234,003 mi
Last recorded234,003 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 WNJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 234,003 miles

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

both rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2011 234,003 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2010 225,691 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 225,691 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 215,695 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 215,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r joints have some play

slight play in o/s/f joints

Pass 1 Dec 2007 199,936 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 183,144 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 182,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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L116 WNJ is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L116 WNJ, 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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L116 WNJ is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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