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L218 BPL

1993 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,447 mi
Last recorded164,447 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 BPL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 164,447 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 158,817 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 154,063 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 152,339 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 147,212 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 147,211 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005
Fail 13 Dec 2005

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2005 136,506 miles

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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L218 BPL is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L218 BPL, 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 L218 BPL registered?

L218 BPL is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 October 1993.

Is L218 BPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L218 BPL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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