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L248 NNH

1993 Lexus LS400

Brown Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,796 mi
Last recorded183,796 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL248 NNH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 183,796 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 177,987 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 172,500 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 171,040 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 171,040 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 170,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 169,214 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 169,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2011 165,108 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 161,337 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 159,909 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 28 May 2009 159,909 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 156,729 miles

o/s head lamp damaged n/s/r seat belt casing damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2007 154,672 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s head lamp damaged n/s/r seat belt casing damaged

Pass 21 May 2006 151,624 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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L248 NNH is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Brown with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L248 NNH, 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 L248 NNH registered?

L248 NNH is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 28 October 1993.

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