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JIL 5281

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,005 mi
Last recorded182,005 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 5281
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 182,005 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 178,801 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 178,801 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

VEHICLE ALL REAR SUBFRAME IS RUSTY.FRONT EXHAUST JOINTS RUSTY.REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE,OSF WIPER BLADE NOT FITTED WITH CORRECT CLIPS.NSF MIRROR FADED BOTTOM CORNER,BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 175,125 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 175,132 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2007 174,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 165,398 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Dec 2005 165,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight Leak in Steering Rack†Offside and Nearside Front suspension arm bushes slightly perishing†Offside and nearside rear suspension arm bushes slightly perishing

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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JIL 5281 is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JIL 5281, 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 JIL 5281 registered?

JIL 5281 is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 November 1996.

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