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L400 HJC

1993 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,754 mi
Last recorded115,754 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 HJC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 115,754 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 115,754 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 115,623 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear drop sills corroding

front number plate cracked

fuel filter corroding

misting of oil at power steering rack

rear subframe and suspension components corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2010 108,091 miles

both rear drop sills corroding

n/s/r tyre tread in worn on inner edge

slight blow at the n/s/f exhaust flange

Pass 30 Mar 2009 106,258 miles

front exhaust pipes where they connect to the cats are in poor condition

o/s and n/s front metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

steering rack is damp with fluid

Fail 30 Mar 2009 106,258 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front exhaust pipes where they connect to the cats are in poor condition

o/s and n/s front metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

steering rack is damp with fluid

Pass 24 Mar 2007 97,838 miles

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

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

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

advise hand brake at 24% min standard 16%

Pass 24 Mar 2006 95,661 miles

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

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

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

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 HJC is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HJC, 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 HJC registered?

L400 HJC is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L400 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 HJC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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