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L180 GYR

1993 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,873 mi
Last recorded52,873 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL180 GYR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 52,873 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 52,873 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 51,659 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 51,655 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 47,998 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 47,998 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,508 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 45,508 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012
Fail 24 Jan 2012

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,751 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 41,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid on minimum, warning lamp flickers when vehicle is moving.

prop shaft rear coupling has multiple splits

Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,828 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,486 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 39,929 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 39,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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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L180 GYR is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L180 GYR, 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 L180 GYR registered?

L180 GYR is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 17 December 1993.

Is L180 GYR safe to buy?

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