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L400 ALD

1993 Lexus LS400

Beige Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 ALD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023

Offside rear lower arm bush rubber covers splitting.

Fail 14 Feb 2023

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside rear lower arm bush rubber covers splitting.

Pass 4 Apr 2022 44,953 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 44,249 miles

Offside Rear Lower hub bush dust covers damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2019 44,233 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Lower hub bush dust covers damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2016 43,795 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 43,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened Outer bush u/s (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 43,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, surface rust (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing hub component (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, surface rust (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 42,252 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,252 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 41,573 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 39,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,538 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,703 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 30,899 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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L400 ALD is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Beige with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L400 ALD, 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 L400 ALD registered?

L400 ALD is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L400 ALD safe to buy?

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