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L136 PRC

1993 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,271 mi
Last recorded192,271 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL136 PRC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2009 192,271 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

vehicle has sill covers.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 187,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 177,665 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 164,850 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 164,312 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 151,967 miles

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

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

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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L136 PRC is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L136 PRC, 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 L136 PRC registered?

L136 PRC is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L136 PRC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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