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L755 PWU

1993 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

187,065 mi
Last recorded187,065 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL755 PWU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 187,065 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE HAS CORROSION ON BODY AND SUSPENSION

Pass 7 Aug 2024 184,170 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 180,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion around drain holes in chassis section

underside has generalised corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2022 178,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 10 Aug 2021 175,185 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 172,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Wishbone Ball Joint Rubber Worn Slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight Corrosion Under Vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2019 167,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight Corrosion Under Vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2018 163,587 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 160,545 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2016
Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,526 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014
Pass 6 Jul 2013
Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,834 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 83,834 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,885 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,642 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 77,642 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2009 74,124 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 71,751 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 69,590 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 69,589 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,620 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes corroding.unable to see full pipes.advise replacement.

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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L755 PWU is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L755 PWU, 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 L755 PWU registered?

L755 PWU is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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