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L141 JFA

1993 Lexus LS400

Beige Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL141 JFA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012

both front shockers slightly damp

o/s front tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

slight brake imbalance

Pass 21 Sep 2011 139,060 miles

instrument cluster not displayed

Pass 11 Sep 2010 134,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front to rear/rear brake pipes pitted / n/s/f tyre split

Pass 24 Sep 2009 129,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 129,654 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 121,878 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 113,561 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 103,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper starting to spilt.

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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L141 JFA is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Beige with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L141 JFA, 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 L141 JFA registered?

L141 JFA is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L141 JFA safe to buy?

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