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P216 EDA

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,276 mi
Last recorded90,276 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 EDA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 90,276 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 90,177 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 89,860 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 89,781 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 88,999 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 88,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise slight movement in steering rack mountings.

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 88,360 miles

BONNET STRUTS WEAK

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,324 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE BONNET STRUTS NEED TO BE REPLACED

Pass 16 Dec 2015 86,808 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 83,699 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 81,757 miles

advise both front wipers split.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 80,423 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 78,651 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 76,914 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 75,750 miles

advise slight front brake inbalance

Pass 6 Jan 2009 75,348 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 75,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 74,122 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,624 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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P216 EDA is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P216 EDA, 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 P216 EDA registered?

P216 EDA is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P216 EDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P216 EDA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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