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L974 CNA

1993 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

176,415 mi
Last recorded176,415 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL974 CNA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 176,415 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 176,415 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 176,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf ball joint slight play

rear disc slight corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2008 170,225 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 170,222 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 170,214 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 164,965 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 164,965 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 163,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 163,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 163,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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L974 CNA is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 L974 CNA, 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 L974 CNA registered?

L974 CNA is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 September 1993.

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