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P574 NRL

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

195,195 mi
Last recorded195,195 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 NRL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 195,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2013 195,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 192,958 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 192,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2011 192,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 192,044 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 189,719 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 189,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 184,056 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 174,121 miles

SCRAPING NOISE FROM OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE WHEN WHEEL TURNED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK

Fail 24 Jan 2008 174,121 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

SCRAPING NOISE FROM OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE WHEN WHEEL TURNED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK

Pass 21 Mar 2007 172,426 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering rack ends o/s n/s

Fail 6 Mar 2007 172,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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P574 NRL is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P574 NRL, 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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P574 NRL is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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