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L400 FBM

1993 Lexus LS400

Silver Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

183,989 mi
Last recorded183,989 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 FBM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 183,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edges.

offside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges.

slight play nearside rear hub joints.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 162,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

nearside catalyst stud missing

nearside rear tyre worn inner and outer edges

nearside steering rack leaking

offside front sill damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2011 162,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

nearside catalyst stud missing

nearside rear tyre worn inner and outer edges

nearside steering rack leaking

offside front sill damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2010 152,068 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 152,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 141,914 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 141,265 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 135,682 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 135,682 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 121,362 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 121,350 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 115,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 FBM is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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