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L490 ULP

1993 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,611 mi
Last recorded161,611 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL490 ULP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 161,611 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 161,611 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 158,736 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 154,636 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 151,398 miles

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 151,398 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 147,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 142,346 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 138,375 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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L490 ULP is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L490 ULP, 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 L490 ULP registered?

L490 ULP is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 August 1993.

Is L490 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L490 ULP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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