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L5 MET

1993 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,416 mi
Last recorded227,416 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 MET
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2007 227,416 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General under body has surface corrossion but is sound at time of test

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 223,457 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 223,454 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

windscreen cracked

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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L5 MET is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L5 MET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L5 MET registered?

L5 MET is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L5 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 MET shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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