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K128 GWA

1993 Lexus LS400

Beige Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,854 mi
Last recorded163,854 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK128 GWA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 163,854 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 156,697 miles

Both rear shock absorber gatters missing

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

Nearside rear inner CV boot leaking

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake slow to return

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 156,675 miles

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

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)

Both rear shock absorber gatters missing

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

Nearside rear inner CV boot leaking

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake slow to return

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 156,662 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Park Brake mechanism slow to release

both rear shock absorber gaiters missing

Fail 17 Dec 2010 156,624 miles

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

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)

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

Both rear shock absorber gatters missing.

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

Nearside rear inner cv boot leaking

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake slow to return into off position.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 152,016 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 152,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 144,014 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 144,014 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 135,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 126,189 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 126,184 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 116,101 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 116,093 miles

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

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

Nearside 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
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K128 GWA is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Beige with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K128 GWA, 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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K128 GWA is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 9 February 1993.

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