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A16 PFG

1993 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,389 mi
Last recorded169,389 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 169,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 164,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 160,584 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 156,129 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 149,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 149,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 143,918 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 143,918 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 141,598 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 141,210 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 133,270 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 126,260 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 119,334 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 119,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 108,857 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 100,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 100,469 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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A16 PFG is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A16 PFG, 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 A16 PFG registered?

A16 PFG is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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