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P544 MMA

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,140 mi
Last recorded158,140 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 MMA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 158,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 157,533 miles

bonnet rams weak

corrosion to front part of exhaust sytem

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to rear suspension and sub-frame

o/s/f side light dull

slight play in n/s of steering rack

slight play in some resr suspension bushes

unable to fully see front and rear brake pads

Fail 15 Mar 2011 157,533 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet rams weak

corrosion to front part of exhaust sytem

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to rear suspension and sub-frame

o/s/f side light dull

slight play in n/s of steering rack

slight play in some resr suspension bushes

unable to fully see front and rear brake pads

Pass 1 Feb 2010 156,893 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 148,699 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes at limit for imbalance 25% limit is 25%

Fail 28 Apr 2009 148,694 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front brakes at limit for imbalance 25% limit is 25%

Pass 16 Apr 2008 125,494 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 123,505 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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P544 MMA is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P544 MMA, 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 P544 MMA registered?

P544 MMA is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P544 MMA safe to buy?

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