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P227 ASO

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,389 mi
Last recorded107,389 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 ASO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 107,389 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 106,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,185 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,572 miles

steel brake pipes greased

Pass 22 May 2015 97,325 miles

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

all steel brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Mar 2014 94,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 91,570 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 91,570 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 89,873 miles

Slight brake judder

Fail 29 Mar 2011 89,254 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,254 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 87,773 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 84,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 81,514 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 77,202 miles

Front No plate damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2007 77,202 miles

Front No plate damaged

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

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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P227 ASO is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P227 ASO, 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 P227 ASO registered?

P227 ASO is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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