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L391 LRA

1993 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,874 mi
Last recorded86,874 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL391 LRA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 86,874 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 77,828 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,412 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 64,878 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 64,875 miles

Emissions not tested WATER POORING FROM EXHAUST WHEN ACCELERATING (7.3.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,122 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 59,122 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,646 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 50,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 44,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant low

Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant low

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2013 36,704 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 27,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 27,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,441 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 2 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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L391 LRA is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L391 LRA, 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 L391 LRA registered?

L391 LRA is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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