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L717 CPJ

1993 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

214,496 mi
Last recorded214,496 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL717 CPJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 214,496 miles

oil leaks

patches of corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2014 213,804 miles

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2013 213,145 miles

oil leaks

patches of corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2012 212,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

patches of corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2012 212,579 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2011 208,148 miles

oil leaks

patches of corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2011 208,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2010 203,717 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight gearbox oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 202,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight gearbox oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 190,515 miles

general underbody corrosion

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 17 Sep 2009 184,644 miles

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2008 171,468 miles

NS/r upper ball joint has slight play

OS/r latteral link has slight play

OS/r upper ball joint has slight play

os/f brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2007 160,769 miles

3 advisorys at time of test

Fail 14 Sep 2007 160,769 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 27 Sep 2006

4 advisorys at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2006

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/f light lens cracked

sill covers fitted

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 26 Sep 2005 147,932 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front numberplate cracked

unable to check outer sills due to covers

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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L717 CPJ is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L717 CPJ, 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 L717 CPJ registered?

L717 CPJ is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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