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P228 HWB

1996 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,881 mi
Last recorded99,881 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 HWB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 99,881 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 99,396 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 89,775 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 89,775 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)

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,152 miles

all tyres perished

suspension parts corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 88,032 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 87,792 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,689 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,752 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 84,406 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 82,716 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 82,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,833 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 80,833 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2008 78,503 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 74,758 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,502 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 70,498 miles

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

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

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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P228 HWB is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P228 HWB, 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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P228 HWB is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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