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L446 YDE

1993 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

214,824 mi
Last recorded214,824 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL446 YDE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 214,824 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 214,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking in front of radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 213,902 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front, offside and nearside rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage at front registration plate

front exhaust corroding

general underbody heavy surface corrosion including mechanical components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 212,922 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

fuel lines corroding

general underbody mechanical component heavy surface corrosion

moisture behind offside headlamp lens resulting in slight poor pattern at aim

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroding

offside front tyre heavy cracking and wear @3mm (limit 1.6mm )

parking brake "sticking" at nearside rear resulting in slight tight action at brake

slight cracking at nearside front tyre

slight damage at front registration plate

slight splitting at both front wiper blades

wheel trims, sill and front to rear pipe covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 212,106 miles

2x rear exhaust heat shields loose

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

both front and front to rear brake pipes corroding

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

sill and underbody front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight damage to front registration plate

slight deterioration at both front flexi brake hoses

slight exhaust blow at offside front pipe area

slight tight action at nearside rear brake ( suspect parking brake )

Pass 23 Oct 2015 210,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs corroding

front reg plate damaged

fuel lines and fuel filter corroding

general underbody/mechanical component heavy surface corrosion

parking brake travel

slight deterioration/bruising at both front flexi brake hoses

slight play in steering column

spare tyre feels soft

wheel trims, sill, front to rear pipe covers and part underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 208,790 miles

Oil leak

both front and front to rear ( front section ) brake pipes corroding

heavy underbody surface corrosion including subframe and mechanical components

moisture behind headlamp lenses slightly affecting patterns"

slight damage at front reg' plate

slight deterioration at both front flexi brake hoses

slight play at upper steering column

wheel trims, part sill, part rear underbody covers and front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2013 206,605 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

moisture behind both headlamps and slight poor patterns at headlamp aims

parking brake travel

rear subframe and general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

slight damage to front reg' plate

slight weak return at offside front seat belt

suspect rear brake pad wear

wheel trims, part sill, part underbody covers and pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2012 204,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake discs corroding.

unable to inspest all brake pipes owing to routing behind coversm chassis members/fuel tank.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 204,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake discs corroding.

unable to inspest all brake pipes owing to routing behind coversm chassis members/fuel tank.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 202,867 miles

extensive surface rost to all underbody steering, supension and brake components.

plastic engine and sill covers fitted.

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

Fail 8 Aug 2011 202,866 miles

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

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

extensive surface rost to all underbody steering, supension and brake components.

plastic engine and sill covers fitted.

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 198,132 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 198,112 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 191,470 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 184,813 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both front tyres low on edges

both rear anti-roll bar links have slight play

slight play in column bush

Pass 29 Jun 2007 176,454 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn advise

offside front tyre inner edge worn advise

Pass 22 May 2006 166,307 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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L446 YDE is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L446 YDE, 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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L446 YDE is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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