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P35 VAA

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

155,531 mi
Last recorded155,531 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 VAA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 155,531 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 151,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on outer edge / deteriorated / Tyre size 225/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass poorly secure with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Dec 2020 148,551 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 148,524 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no longer reflective (0.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damage over10mm in zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread daaged /deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 143,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 133,004 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 121,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 113,339 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 107,053 miles

O/s/r brake disc corroded on edges.

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 95,975 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 86,584 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 78,153 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 72,206 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,902 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 62,751 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 61,142 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,889 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 50,127 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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P35 VAA is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P35 VAA, 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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P35 VAA is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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