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L956 MUJ

1993 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,152 mi
Last recorded49,152 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL956 MUJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,152 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 16 Feb 2015 49,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,170 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

outer side wall of nearside front tyre slightly damaged

slight corrosion in nearside inner wheel arch

Pass 6 Feb 2012 27,880 miles

faulty clocks

fuel lines rusty/slight play in offside rear wishbone balljoint/oil leaks from engine

Fail 25 Jan 2012 27,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

faulty clocks

fuel lines rusty/slight play in offside rear wishbone balljoint/oil leaks from engine

Pass 12 Jan 2011
Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2009 24,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2008 14,413 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 15,289 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 15,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 11,748 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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L956 MUJ is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L956 MUJ, 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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L956 MUJ is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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