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P556 PLN

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,711 mi
Last recorded163,711 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 PLN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 163,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 161,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 161,859 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 160,535 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 160,121 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 160,106 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 160,105 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 160,059 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 160,059 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 155,304 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2006 139,088 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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P556 PLN is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P556 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.

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What year was P556 PLN registered?

P556 PLN is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P556 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 PLN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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