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B9 MLM

1993 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,851 mi
Last recorded178,851 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 MLM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 178,851 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 169,761 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 161,784 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 161,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 151,854 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 151,853 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 147,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 143,907 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 143,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 139,812 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 139,738 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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B9 MLM is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B9 MLM, 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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B9 MLM is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 January 1993.

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