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L196 KVR

1993 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,048 mi
Last recorded177,048 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 KVR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 177,048 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 175,252 miles

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

lots off underbody mostly at rear is rusty.

slight play in offside rear suspension,when rocked.

Pass 22 Sep 2007 127,259 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 167,213 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in nearside rear top ball joint.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 150,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust fouling on nearside rear roll bar mounting

nearside rear sill trim damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2006 150,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

exhaust fouling on nearside rear roll bar mounting

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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L196 KVR 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 L196 KVR, 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 L196 KVR registered?

L196 KVR is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L196 KVR safe to buy?

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