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P3 GCB

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,453 mi
Last recorded122,453 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 GCB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2020 122,453 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 115,492 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 113,812 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 113,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 109,710 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 109,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 105,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 105,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted and under-trays fitted unable to check all parts

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded . and brake pads are getting low

Rear tyres are starting to perish and crack

Pass 13 Mar 2015 100,424 miles

Rear brake discs are corroded and worn .and rear brake pads are getting low

Fail 9 Mar 2015 100,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs are corroded and worn .and rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2014 95,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Over-sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 41,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 92,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 89,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 85,479 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 82,512 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2008 79,300 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 76,470 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 73,486 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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P3 GCB is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P3 GCB, 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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P3 GCB is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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