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P495 PWT

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,297 mi
Last recorded101,297 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 PWT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 101,297 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 101,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

(flat spot) on tread of o/s front tyre(changed to rear)

engine bereft of engine oil(topped up)three and a half ltrs

n/s mirror lens tarnished(dim view)

o/s rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2009 97,497 miles

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

just fraction low on beam no adjuster at rear on balance perfoman n/s low on hand brake

Pass 15 Jul 2008 92,918 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 87,037 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 87,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

some surface rust on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2006 80,321 miles

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

SLIGHT BRAKE PADLE DROP TOO FLOORE

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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P495 PWT is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P495 PWT, 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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P495 PWT is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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