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L73 PCL

1993 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,569 mi
Last recorded188,569 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL73 PCL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2013 188,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 187,377 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 185,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 182,681 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 176,488 miles

middle exhaust corroding/reardiff oil damp/near side front and near side rear tyres wearing low/off side top ball joint slight play

Fail 10 Aug 2009 176,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

middle exhaust corroding/reardiff oil damp/near side front and near side rear tyres wearing low/off side top ball joint slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2008 169,261 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 165,196 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 160,070 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 160,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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L73 PCL is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L73 PCL, 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 L73 PCL registered?

L73 PCL is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 September 1993.

Is L73 PCL safe to buy?

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