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L40 JWR

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,414 mi
Last recorded138,414 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 JWR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 138,414 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 130,560 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear chassis/subframe

Pass 24 Apr 2017 130,428 miles

Break warning light on but all brakes and levels ok.

Front Both front tyre sidewalls cracked.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak on cat/frontpipe jointing flange. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from n/s of steering rack behind gaitor. (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 130,428 miles

Break warning light on but all brakes and levels ok.

Front Both front tyre sidewalls cracked.

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers not clearing and n/s wiper detached of blade. (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak on cat/frontpipe jointing flange. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from n/s of steering rack behind gaitor. (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 130,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak on front pipe joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 3mm and sidewalls and treads cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 2mm and sidewalls and treads cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 130,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak on front pipe joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 3mm and sidewalls and treads cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 2mm and sidewalls and treads cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 129,870 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 129,106 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 128,401 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Small sidewall cracks all tyres.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 127,405 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 126,810 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 125,636 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 124,553 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 123,307 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 119,896 miles

both front lower ball joints have play.

both front wiper blades not clearing 100%.

front to rear brake pipe corroding,covered in grease.

steering rack weeping oil past gaitor.

Fail 31 May 2006 119,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front lower ball joints have play.

both front wiper blades not clearing 100%.

front to rear brake pipe corroding,covered in grease.

steering rack weeping oil past gaitor.

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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L40 JWR is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L40 JWR, 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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L40 JWR is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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