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L525 JBE

1993 Lexus LS400

Beige Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,835 mi
Last recorded189,835 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL525 JBE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 189,835 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 183,320 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 182,343 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 182,303 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 175,460 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 175,455 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2006 173,712 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2006 173,711 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake attention lamp on

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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L525 JBE is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Beige with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L525 JBE, 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 L525 JBE registered?

L525 JBE is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 September 1993.

Is L525 JBE safe to buy?

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