CarVerify

Free Car Check

L276 MBV

1993 Lexus LS400

Blue Lpg 3969cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,043 mi
Last recorded164,043 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL276 MBV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 164,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 161,581 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 161,512 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes coroding

h/lamp beam pattern weak both lamps

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

slight corosion to vehicle structure

Pass 25 Oct 2010 159,328 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 157,171 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 154,317 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 154,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 147,369 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 147,369 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 138,852 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
Full Lexus LS400 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L276 MBV is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L276 MBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L276 MBV?

You can check the full history of L276 MBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L276 MBV registered?

L276 MBV is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L276 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L276 MBV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L276 MBV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L276 MBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.