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K168 SLY

1993 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,269 mi
Last recorded145,269 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK168 SLY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 145,269 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 145,195 miles

surface rust throughout underside of the vehivle

Pass 7 Jun 2012 144,808 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 144,072 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cv joints slight play.

n/s/r heatguard insecure.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 144,072 miles

cv joints slight play.

n/s/r heatguard insecure.

Pass 28 May 2010
Pass 9 Dec 2008

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2007

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 141,749 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 141,749 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracking in nearside and offside front brake hoses

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm

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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K168 SLY is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K168 SLY, 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 K168 SLY registered?

K168 SLY is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 19 January 1993.

Is K168 SLY safe to buy?

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