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P522 PLN

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,779 mi
Last recorded182,779 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 PLN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 182,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge, underinflated,

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, underinflation,

Fail 27 Apr 2018 182,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge, underinflation damage, (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge, underinflated,

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, underinflation,

Pass 17 Mar 2017 173,503 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 168,474 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 168,460 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 161,076 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 156,957 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 156,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 148,751 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 148,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 143,102 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 138,374 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 132,678 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 126,510 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 121,557 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 109,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 109,562 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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P522 PLN 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 70.6%.

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 P522 PLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P522 PLN?

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What year was P522 PLN registered?

P522 PLN is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P522 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 PLN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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