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P483 BPA

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,805 mi
Last recorded150,805 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 BPA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 150,805 miles

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

advise offside front and nearside front tyres scrubbing on the inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2014 150,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise offside front and nearside front tyres scrubbing on the inner edges

Fail 7 Jun 2014 150,740 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 Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencers missing

suspension very low to ground

Pass 3 Jun 2013 147,400 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 143,175 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 40,897 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 133,500 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 126,334 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 121,369 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 117,186 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 108,251 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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P483 BPA is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P483 BPA, 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 P483 BPA registered?

P483 BPA is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P483 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P483 BPA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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