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P517 KET

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

105,475 mi
Last recorded105,475 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 KET
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 105,475 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sil covers fitted unable to inspect outer sils

Pass 5 Mar 2019 102,448 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear inner sils corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 94,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around rear jacking points

Pass 3 Jan 2017 87,241 miles

Corrosion on inner rear body

Pass 18 Nov 2015 85,789 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 83,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 80,262 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 75,116 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 72,092 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 68,920 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 64,627 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 61,384 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 61,384 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 58,348 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 53,994 miles

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

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

front tyres on 3mm and wearing on edges.

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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P517 KET is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P517 KET, 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 P517 KET registered?

P517 KET is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P517 KET shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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