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L8 PGW

1993 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,407 mi
Last recorded155,407 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 PGW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 155,407 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 153,893 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 151,918 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 149,874 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 149,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 147,184 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 142,786 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 135,986 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 132,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 128,410 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 128,410 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 120,795 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 115,337 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 105,742 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 99,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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L8 PGW is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L8 PGW, 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 L8 PGW registered?

L8 PGW is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L8 PGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 PGW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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