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A17 PAU

1993 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,557 mi
Last recorded43,557 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PAU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 43,557 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 43,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 40,452 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 30,689 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 27,443 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 27,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 26,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 26,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 25,422 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2018 25,420 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2017 24,534 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,426 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 23,065 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 23,065 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,934 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 22,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,688 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 22,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,244 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 22,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres bald on inside edges

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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A17 PAU is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A17 PAU, 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 A17 PAU registered?

A17 PAU is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 August 1993.

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