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P106 SMR

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,365 mi
Last recorded153,365 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 SMR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 153,365 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 153,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 150,685 miles

rear susspesion rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2014 147,087 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 145,267 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 143,031 miles

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

both front tyres and o/s/r worn edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 139,904 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 136,249 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2009 130,914 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 122,713 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 122,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 111,952 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 102,270 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 102,270 miles

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

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)

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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P106 SMR is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P106 SMR, 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 P106 SMR registered?

P106 SMR is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P106 SMR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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