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L929 JLS

1993 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,161 mi
Last recorded61,161 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL929 JLS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,161 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 61,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

exhaust heatshields loose

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front pads appear low

Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,762 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 52,454 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,662 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,522 miles

Rear brakepads are getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,318 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,847 miles

advise osf osr nsr tyres.advise nsr outer cv gator

Fail 11 Jul 2011 36,847 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise osf osr nsr tyres.advise nsr outer cv gator

Pass 24 May 2010 35,306 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 33,955 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 30,201 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,840 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 32,840 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 32,440 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 32,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L929 JLS is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L929 JLS, 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 L929 JLS registered?

L929 JLS is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 12 November 1993.

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