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OUI 1238

1993 Lexus LS400

Green Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

211,480 mi
Last recorded211,480 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Lexus LS400122,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 1238
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 211,480 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 211,470 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 210,474 miles

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rears (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 209,469 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 208,292 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Around fuel filter area

Pass 27 May 2022 205,935 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 204,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower arm inner bush creaking but no movement detected

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake wear indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Jun 2021 204,860 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower arm inner bush creaking but no movement detected

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 203,454 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 201,655 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 201,625 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken also spring raiser displaced due to broken spring (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid due to incorrect cap fitted,original one missing (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning lamp on,on dash due to new pads fitted and warning wires cut through

Pass 17 Jun 2015 197,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 192,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 9 Apr 2014 192,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 16 Apr 2013 189,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 186,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s rear sill to floor has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2011 186,158 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s rear sill to floor has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2010 180,680 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 180,794 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 172,107 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 161,982 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 161,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 152,685 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 152,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 14,006 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 134,912 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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OUI 1238 is a 1993 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OUI 1238, 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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OUI 1238 is a 1993 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 September 1993.

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