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P383 PGF

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,414 mi
Last recorded134,414 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 PGF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 134,414 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 134,414 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 128,239 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 128,239 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 122,342 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 122,342 miles

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

bonnet supports weak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 118,547 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2011 118,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Nov 2010 109,319 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 109,319 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 100,779 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 87,119 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 78,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 71,580 miles

rear no plate requires replaceing

Pass 24 Nov 2005 64,442 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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P383 PGF is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P383 PGF, 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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P383 PGF is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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