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P521 EEF

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,094 mi
Last recorded162,094 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 EEF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 162,094 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 149,093 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

prescribed areas are corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 145,560 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 142,922 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 142,922 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 137,426 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 131,068 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 130,968 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres perrishing

Pass 2 Jul 2013 121,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 120,025 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 117,419 miles

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

tread starting to crack on nearside front and offside rear tyres

Pass 3 Mar 2010 115,024 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 114,940 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 111,723 miles

brake warning lamp on

cannot see the brake pads

Pass 7 Apr 2008 108,734 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 106,509 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 101,955 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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P521 EEF is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 P521 EEF, 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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P521 EEF is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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