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L239 NJO

1993 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,405 mi
Last recorded126,405 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL239 NJO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 126,405 miles

Nearside & offside exhaust front flanges badly corroded & blowing slightly

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

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe & all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 126,400 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside & offside exhaust front flanges badly corroded & blowing slightly

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe & all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 125,695 miles

EXHAUST CATALYST CONVERTOR & CENTRE EXHAUST FLANGE BADLY CORRODED & BLOWING (BORDERLINE)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside centre exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm & perished on sidewall

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (BORDERLINE)

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside rear upper suspension arm has play in ball joint

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

Powersteering pipes at front corroded

VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES & COMPONENTS DETERIOATED & CORRODED

Various damage on windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2014 125,695 miles

EXHAUST CATALYST CONVERTOR & CENTRE EXHAUST FLANGE BADLY CORRODED & BLOWING (BORDERLINE)

Nearside centre exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm & perished on sidewall

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (BORDERLINE)

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside rear upper suspension arm has play in ball joint

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

Powersteering pipes at front corroded

VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES & COMPONENTS DETERIOATED & CORRODED

Various damage on windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2013 124,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight exhaust blow from nearside & offside front pipe to catalytic convertor flanges

Fail 6 Aug 2013 124,389 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade starting to split

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

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

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

Slight exhaust blow from nearside & offside front pipe to catalytic convertor flanges

Pass 30 Jul 2012 122,803 miles

Parking brake has travel

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear subframe & rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Slight play in nearside & offside rear suspension upper ball joints

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 121,489 miles

Play in both rear upper ball joints

Power steering pipes corroded

Various damage on windscreen

Fail 8 Aug 2011 121,485 miles

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

Play in both rear upper ball joints

Power steering pipes corroded

Various damage on windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2010 118,550 miles

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

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 15 Aug 2009 111,712 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Aug 2008 104,491 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jun 2007 97,520 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 90,527 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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L239 NJO is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L239 NJO, 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 L239 NJO registered?

L239 NJO is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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