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P530 EAL

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,753 mi
Last recorded169,753 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 EAL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2022 169,753 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

nearside and offside rear inner lower wheel arch to inner sills corroded and holed, not within a prescribed area

Pass 11 Nov 2021 168,690 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure items

rear floor and inner sills patch welded both sides

Pass 17 Nov 2020 167,310 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fllor and inner sills patch welded prior to axle both sides

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 12 Nov 2019 166,003 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both sides at floor and inner sill patch welded prior to back axle both sides

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure items

Fail 12 Nov 2019 166,001 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both sides at floor and inner sill patch welded prior to back axle both sides

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure items

Pass 19 Nov 2018 164,516 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic underfloor panels ftd which obscure some items

Pass 1 Dec 2017 164,020 miles

front screen replaced small chip top r hand side

Fail 28 Nov 2017 16,402 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by tie bar mount chalked up also inner sill same area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' large crack across screen (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings axle tie bar mount also inner sill same area chalked up (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 162,305 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 158,767 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 149,571 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 136,120 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake travel

Pass 15 Jul 2011 127,048 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 123,277 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 119,142 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 113,862 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 107,274 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 103,460 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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P530 EAL is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P530 EAL, 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 P530 EAL registered?

P530 EAL is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P530 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P530 EAL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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