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L969 NAO

1993 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,377 mi
Last recorded220,377 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL969 NAO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 220,377 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak o/s/f & BRAKES REQ SERVICE

Pass 8 Feb 2013 211,799 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 199,916 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 199,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 187,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 187,966 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 175,714 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 156,591 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 156,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r cv boot split

Pass 5 Feb 2008 144,204 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 126,783 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 109,038 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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L969 NAO is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L969 NAO, 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 L969 NAO registered?

L969 NAO is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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