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K121 DRO

1993 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,016 mi
Last recorded32,016 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 DRO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 31,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 129,153 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing round outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2009 27,182 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 27,128 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,784 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 14,771 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,771 miles

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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K121 DRO is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K121 DRO, 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 K121 DRO registered?

K121 DRO is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 March 1993.

Is K121 DRO safe to buy?

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