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KSV 248

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

232,599 mi
Last recorded232,599 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSV 248
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 232,599 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 231,289 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 225,283 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 217,858 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 217,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 182,241 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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KSV 248 is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold 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 KSV 248, 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 KSV 248 registered?

KSV 248 is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is KSV 248 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSV 248 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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