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A15 XUS

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

268,793 mi
Last recorded268,793 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 XUS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 268,793 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 256,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 256,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 240,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 226,942 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 214,981 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
Full Lexus LS400 reliability report

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A15 XUS is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 126,952 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 A15 XUS, 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 30 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 XUS registered?

A15 XUS is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is A15 XUS safe to buy?

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