CarVerify

Free Car Check

FIL 7163

1993 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

102,067 mi
Last recorded102,067 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 7163
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 102,067 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp warning lights in dash (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak emissions test abandond (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top body corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forward and rear of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole in boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,622 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear slight corrosion to boot floor on nearside

age corrosion to all under side of car

brake dust shield are corroding-back plates

brake hoses ferrules all round are corroding

fault on dash lights

off and nearside support arms for bonnet are weak

Fail 17 Jul 2018 99,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear slight corrosion to boot floor on nearside

age corrosion to all under side of car

brake dust shield are corroding-back plates

brake hoses ferrules all round are corroding

fault on dash lights

off and nearside support arms for bonnet are weak

Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,970 miles

Nearside Rear hub has slight play in the hub

Offside Front brake back plate is missing

Offside Rear brake is binding a slight amount

corrosion to front and rear suspension

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Jul 2017 97,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear hub has slight play in the hub

Offside Front brake back plate is missing

Offside Rear brake is binding a slight amount

corrosion to front and rear suspension

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,047 miles

bonnet second catch piece missing but still secure

Fail 14 Jul 2016 94,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

bonnet second catch piece missing but still secure

Fail 15 Jul 2015 88,445 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

condensation in offside headlamp slightly reducing light output

offside rear heatshield insecure

underbody and running gear rusty and corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 88,445 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

condensation in offside headlamp slightly reducing light output

offside rear heatshield insecure

underbody and running gear rusty and corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 87,702 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 87,702 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside secondarymain beam lamp is not lighting

Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,821 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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,730 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

osf lower ball joint boot leaking grease

speedometer not lighting up all the time

Fail 3 Jul 2012 75,728 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

osf lower ball joint boot leaking grease

speedometer not lighting up all the time

Pass 22 Jun 2011 74,392 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Jun 2010 72,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,342 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,628 miles

rear reg plate slight water damage

Fail 25 Jun 2009 71,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear reg plate slight water damage

Pass 18 Jun 2008 69,771 miles

speedo & mileage do not always display on dash

Fail 6 Jun 2008 69,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

speedo & mileage do not always display on dash

Pass 5 Jun 2007 67,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 66,714 miles

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

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

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
Full Lexus LS400 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FIL 7163 is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FIL 7163, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FIL 7163?

You can check the full history of FIL 7163 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FIL 7163 registered?

FIL 7163 is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 23 June 1993.

Is FIL 7163 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 7163 shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIL 7163 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FIL 7163. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.