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L234 ORW

1993 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,205 mi
Last recorded185,205 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL234 ORW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 185,205 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 3 Sep 2010

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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 176,591 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 176,591 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 174,792 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 174,792 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 166,266 miles

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

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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L234 ORW is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L234 ORW, 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 L234 ORW registered?

L234 ORW is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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