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P599 YDS

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,684 mi
Last recorded160,684 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 YDS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 160,684 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to floor badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to floor badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to open boot,boot floor structure not checked

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both catalysers missing affecting exhaust emissons

Pass 14 Aug 2020 159,426 miles

offside and nearside rear chassis rails corroded but not holed

rear subframe corroded but not holed

Fail 14 Aug 2020 159,426 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside rear chassis rails corroded but not holed

rear subframe corroded but not holed

Pass 10 Jan 2019 153,564 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 149,733 miles

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering column upper bush

Pass 6 Dec 2016 144,712 miles

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm ball joint slight play

slight play steering column upper end

Pass 3 Dec 2015 141,942 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 141,028 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 138,772 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 134,034 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 130,580 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 130,578 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 126,745 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 126,745 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 121,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 113,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 113,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 103,790 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 103,790 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 95,558 miles

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

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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P599 YDS is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P599 YDS, 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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P599 YDS is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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