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L400 KMB

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,862 mi
Last recorded166,862 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 KMB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 166,862 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 166,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 161,285 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 24 Aug 2012 161,278 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Jun 2011 157,049 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 148,725 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 141,081 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 133,998 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 12,545 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006
Fail 26 Jun 2006 118,832 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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L400 KMB is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L400 KMB, 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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L400 KMB is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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