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L21 ODM

1993 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 ODM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010
Fail 26 Jul 2010

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 195,825 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake service rear shock absorber gaters perished

Fail 27 Jul 2009 195,825 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake service rear shock absorber gaters perished

Pass 25 Jul 2008 187,964 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

brake overhaul outer sills not checked due to mouldings

Fail 25 Jul 2008 187,964 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

brake overhaul outer sills not checked due to mouldings

Fail 23 Jul 2007 182,950 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 182,950 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jul 2006

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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L21 ODM is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L21 ODM, 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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L21 ODM is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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