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7 SPY

1993 Lexus LS400

Beige Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,283 mi
Last recorded13,283 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 SPY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 13,283 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 11,978 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front and rear brake disc in poor condition(both side)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Underbody seal

Pass 4 Dec 2017 11,966 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ends corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ends Corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 11,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays Fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 11,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front face (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid in need of replacement

engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2011 11,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,932 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,248 miles

CUT in sidewall NSF tyre

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 8,935 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 8,935 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OSF fog light & OSR incator have condensation in them

Pass 21 Sep 2007 7,831 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 6,446 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 4,681 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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7 SPY is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Beige with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 7 SPY, 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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7 SPY is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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