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L400 TDF

1993 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,805 mi
Last recorded126,805 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 TDF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 126,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 125,764 miles

FUEL PIPE CORRODED

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 8 Apr 2014
Fail 8 Apr 2014

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 120,812 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

fuel filter rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2013 120,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2012 119,254 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 118,193 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2010 118,191 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 117,001 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 115,380 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 112,581 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 109,392 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 103,121 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 TDF is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TDF, 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 TDF registered?

L400 TDF is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 December 1993.

Is L400 TDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 TDF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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