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L717 UUY

1993 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

220,125 mi
Last recorded220,125 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL717 UUY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 220,125 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 219,956 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 215,612 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 215,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 209,620 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 200,648 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 200,648 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 192,010 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 192,010 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 182,700 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 182,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

both front tyres have wear on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2006 165,494 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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L717 UUY is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UUY, 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 UUY registered?

L717 UUY is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 September 1993.

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