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P205 KOO

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,187 mi
Last recorded112,187 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 KOO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2022 112,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,292 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 105,874 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 105,874 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 103,067 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 103,067 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 100,814 miles
Pass 29 May 2016 98,226 miles
Fail 29 May 2016 98,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 94,402 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 92,200 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 89,441 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 87,170 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 83,582 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 80,975 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 80,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 78,585 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 80,832 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 74,832 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 67,932 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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P205 KOO is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P205 KOO, 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 P205 KOO registered?

P205 KOO is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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