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L840 TEU

1993 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,200 mi
Last recorded191,200 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL840 TEU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 191,200 miles

Corosion to main fuel pipes

Corosion to nearside front brake pipe to flexi

General corosion throughout underbody

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 181,295 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2010 171,578 miles

Chips on screen

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

Slight play in steering rack

Steering rack damp

Pass 17 Feb 2009 160,098 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 160,098 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 140,521 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 134,607 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 134,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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L840 TEU is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L840 TEU, 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 L840 TEU registered?

L840 TEU is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 6 August 1993.

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