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L40 OFM

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,308 mi
Last recorded128,308 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 OFM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 128,308 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 124,965 miles

Catalysts close to end of servicable life

Exhaust system in very poor condition

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 124,946 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust system in very poor condition

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 100,271 miles

Brake pad wear light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear brake discs lipped / corroded

Front and rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Front and rear suspension componets corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear 3 way brake pipe connectir corroded

Someplay in both sides rear top suspension ball joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 100,271 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pad wear light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear brake discs lipped / corroded

Front and rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Front and rear suspension componets corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear 3 way brake pipe connectir corroded

Someplay in both sides rear top suspension ball joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 77,450 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 19 Jun 2008 57,164 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread near legal wear limit

play in nearside front steering rack joint

Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,164 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread near legal wear limit

play in nearside front steering rack joint

Pass 7 Apr 2007 43,148 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,207 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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L40 OFM is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L40 OFM, 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 OFM is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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