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P49 RHM

1996 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,304 mi
Last recorded123,304 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 RHM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 123,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 121,627 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 119,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 117,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 115,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 115,100 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 114,198 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 114,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 113,635 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,901 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 111,915 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 110,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 107,369 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Jul 2010 98,659 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 98,574 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2009 91,546 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 85,966 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 79,035 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 70,249 miles

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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P49 RHM is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P49 RHM, 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 P49 RHM registered?

P49 RHM is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P49 RHM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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