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L838 JAO

1993 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,919 mi
Last recorded53,919 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL838 JAO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,919 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,462 miles

ADVISE ALL FOUR TYRES LOW ON EDGES.

ADVISE FRONT PADS GETTING LOW.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,462 miles

Advised all four tyres low on edges.

Pass 26 May 2012 53,203 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 51,101 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 49,342 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 49,342 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,051 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,273 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,839 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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L838 JAO is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L838 JAO, 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 L838 JAO registered?

L838 JAO is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L838 JAO safe to buy?

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