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L465 HDV

1993 Lexus LS400

Gold Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

288,010 mi
Last recorded288,010 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL465 HDV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 288,010 miles

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

Off side front dust cap missing

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 288,010 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Off side front dust cap missing

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 259,240 miles

Corrosion on fuel pipes

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

Off side front dust cap missing

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 259,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion on fuel pipes

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

Off side front dust cap missing

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 233,801 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 209,441 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 190,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2008 190,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 168,976 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 168,976 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 146,846 miles

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

Rear 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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L465 HDV is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L465 HDV, 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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L465 HDV is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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