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P335 PAF

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,888 mi
Last recorded105,888 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 PAF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 105,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handbrake weak on drivers side

Very slight engine oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2018 105,888 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handbrake weak on drivers side

Very slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2017 105,675 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 105,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 105,186 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 104,377 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 104,377 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 103,781 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 103,781 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 102,954 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 102,264 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 99,171 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 97,298 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 97,298 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet not staying up (bonnet shocks weak)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 95,305 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 95,305 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet shocks not holding

Fail 13 Oct 2008 92,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet shocks worn will not support bonnet

Pass 13 Oct 2008 92,947 miles

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

bonnet shocks worn will not support bonnet

Pass 10 Oct 2007 89,710 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 82,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 80,752 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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P335 PAF is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P335 PAF, 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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P335 PAF is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 26 October 1996.

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