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P233 HRM

1996 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,705 mi
Last recorded109,705 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 HRM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2020 109,705 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure not staying open (3.1 (c))

Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor under vehicle (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 108,575 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight damage to body work

surface rust on both rear sills and inner arches

Pass 19 Jul 2018 106,794 miles

Body damage

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 106,774 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad pin (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 104,723 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 rear (3.5.1i)

car under body corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 104,723 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 rear (3.5.1i)

car under body corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 101,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm [225/60/16] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 99,197 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 97,132 miles

brake pedal spongy but efficiency ok for test

Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes greased in places

exhaust deteriorating

underbody corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,383 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,851 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 88,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 83,553 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 80,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 78,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

abs wire insecure

limited inspection to front to rear brake pipes due to plastic covers

offside and nearside rear shocker dust boots split

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 22 Aug 2006 76,192 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 76,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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P233 HRM 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 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P233 HRM, 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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P233 HRM is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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