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M22 AWP

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,850 mi
Last recorded165,850 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 AWP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 165,850 miles

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

steering rack bushes worn some free movement

Fail 31 Oct 2011 165,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake discs some distortion - BORDERLINE PASS

steering rack bushes worn some free movement

Pass 22 Oct 2010 161,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 155,572 miles

rear brake pads are worn low

Fail 8 Feb 2010 155,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pads are worn low

Pass 11 Feb 2009 149,693 miles

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

brake pad warning light is on un able to see brake pads

Fail 10 Feb 2009 149,693 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake pad warning light is on un able to see brake pads

Pass 9 Oct 2007 141,368 miles

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 12 Sep 2006 133,714 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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M22 AWP is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M22 AWP, 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 M22 AWP registered?

M22 AWP is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is M22 AWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 AWP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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