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L789 DPG

1993 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,430 mi
Last recorded69,430 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL789 DPG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,430 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 63,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 58,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 45,005 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,312 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,367 miles

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

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

both rear suspension arm bushes becomming deteriorated but has no excessive movement

front brake hose ferrules starting to become corroded

n/s and o/s subframe becomming corroded but not seriously weakened

rear brake discs becomming worn and corroded

rear brake hose ferrules starting to become corroded

rear coil springs becomming corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,792 miles

both rear road spring/s are corroded

nearside/offside rear sill return/s are corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2007 25,792 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both rear road spring/s are corroded

nearside/offside rear sill return/s are corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2006 23,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear road springs becoming corroded

rear sub-frame becoming corroded

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2005 20,890 miles

both rear road springs are badly corroded

long travel on handbrake pedal

rear brake pads are getting low o/s/r

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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L789 DPG 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 83.3%.

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 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 L789 DPG, 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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L789 DPG is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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