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J18 ASL

1993 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

188,290 mi
Last recorded188,290 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 ASL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2007 188,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 171,923 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP HOLED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR DISC CORRODID

PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 13 Jan 2006 171,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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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J18 ASL is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J18 ASL, 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 J18 ASL registered?

J18 ASL is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 11 October 1993.

Is J18 ASL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 ASL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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