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A5 BTX

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,299 mi
Last recorded221,299 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BTX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 221,299 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 221,297 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2009 209,551 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 203,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 202,814 miles

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

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

nearside front steering rack inner ball end has slight play.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 52,089 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 5 May 2006 158,050 miles

Adbise oil leakon rear axle

Advise imbalance on rear brakes

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 153,603 miles

nearside front close to limit

offside front tyre on limit on outter edge and nail in tread

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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A5 BTX is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A5 BTX, 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 A5 BTX registered?

A5 BTX is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is A5 BTX safe to buy?

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