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B7 GJG

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,368 mi
Last recorded152,368 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 GJG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 152,368 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 152,368 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2013 143,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust

imbalance on front brakes

steering rack damp

wear on discs

wear on front tyres

Fail 8 Feb 2013 143,313 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

imbalance on front tyres

steering rack damp

wear on front tyres

Pass 20 Jan 2012 140,288 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2011 136,073 miles

Oil leak

bonnett struts weak

corrosion on bralke pipes

dampness around steering rack

sligth low effort on offside handbrake

wear on all tyres

Fail 2 Feb 2011 136,073 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

bonnett struts weak

corrosion on bralke pipes

dampness around steering rack

sligth low effort on offside handbrake

wear on all tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2010 132,148 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 132,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 124,838 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 118,930 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 118,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 112,834 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 104,816 miles

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

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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B7 GJG is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 B7 GJG, 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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B7 GJG is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 January 1996.

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