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L865 KPY

1993 Lexus LS400

Black Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,864 mi
Last recorded154,864 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL865 KPY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 154,864 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 154,864 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 151,908 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 148,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 145,293 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front suspension is rusty

rear suspension is rusty

steering rack damp

Fail 10 Jun 2013 145,293 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front suspension is rusty

rear suspension is rusty

steering rack damp

Pass 8 Jun 2012 140,581 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 138,166 miles

Oil leak

The bonnet dose not stay up.

The rear brake disc are in poor condition.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 138,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The bonnet dose not stay up.

The rear brake disc are in poor condition.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 134,866 miles

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

Oil leak

The bonnet dose not stay up.

The nearside headlamp has condensation in it.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 136,821 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

The bonnet dose not stay up.

The nearside headlamp has condensation in it.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 132,584 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt has a lot of minor damage

slight fluid leak from n/s rack boot

slight movement in steering top mount

Fail 12 Jun 2009 132,576 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f seat belt has a lot of minor damage

slight fluid leak from n/s rack boot

slight movement in steering top mount

Pass 16 Jun 2008 129,478 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 129,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 127,220 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 122,591 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 122,553 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 160,806 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2005 160,806 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L865 KPY is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L865 KPY, 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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L865 KPY is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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