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L305 KSG

1993 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

199,572 mi
Last recorded199,572 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL305 KSG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 199,572 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 199,569 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 199,323 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 197,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 196,678 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 196,633 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)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 191,711 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake warning light on

Fail 11 Dec 2008 191,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 24 Oct 2008 191,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion metal rear fuel pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2007 179,048 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 167,774 miles

NOTE.. NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING.

Fail 28 Oct 2005 162,539 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 162,539 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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L305 KSG is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 L305 KSG, 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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L305 KSG is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 22 September 1993.

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