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P451 MRE

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,644 mi
Last recorded137,644 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 MRE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 137,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Crack in o/s headlamp.Beam image o.k.

Engine management light on.

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

Fail 30 May 2012 137,524 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)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 123,678 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 123,667 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 110,754 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 97,446 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 96,216 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 84,319 miles

slight sinking to foot brake road tested o/k † †n/s/r tyre just legal

Fail 23 Aug 2006 83,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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P451 MRE is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P451 MRE, 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 P451 MRE registered?

P451 MRE is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P451 MRE safe to buy?

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