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P2 BWC

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

214,036 mi
Last recorded214,036 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 BWC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 214,036 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 210,084 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 198,280 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 198,084 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 189,871 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 182,319 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 170,843 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 170,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 159,627 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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P2 BWC is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P2 BWC, 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 P2 BWC registered?

P2 BWC is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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