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L317 VAP

1993 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,466 mi
Last recorded72,466 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL317 VAP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 72,466 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 72,462 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,276 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,664 miles

osr shocker has a slight misting

rear tyres perished

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,658 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 71,300 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 70,684 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 70,667 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

corrossion to subframes ,suspension etc,,

Pass 19 Dec 2008 69,723 miles

surface corrossion to subframes //suspension etc

Fail 19 Dec 2008 69,723 miles

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

surface corrossion to subframes //suspension etc

Pass 1 Nov 2007 68,965 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 67,821 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 67,223 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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L317 VAP is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L317 VAP, 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 L317 VAP registered?

L317 VAP is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L317 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L317 VAP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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