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L400 JRC

1993 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,776 mi
Last recorded74,776 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,776 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 72,165 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 70,783 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

Fail 4 Nov 2013 70,782 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,299 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,337 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 68,336 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 172,025 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 172,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 170,663 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Power steering system noisey.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 147,948 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 147,948 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 135,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 125,358 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 125,160 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 116,192 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 JRC is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JRC, 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 JRC registered?

L400 JRC is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 11 August 1993.

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