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P59 RHM

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,905 mi
Last recorded135,905 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 RHM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 135,905 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 135,590 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 134,591 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

slight damage to various light lenses

Pass 7 Aug 2018 129,566 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

damage to front bumper

handbrake imbalance

Pass 23 Aug 2017 122,998 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight cporrosion on various parts of underbody/subframes and suspension assemblies (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to n/s front side light lens and various panels

lambda emissions only just passed test

Pass 2 Aug 2016 115,041 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 108,007 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 100,806 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 94,104 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 87,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

lambda emission only just passed test

Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 74,935 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 74,933 miles

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

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

general signs of slight corrosion to all underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2009 69,417 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 69,387 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,642 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside exhaust centre box damaged

offside rear lamp cluster damaged but not affecting light output or colour

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2007 59,722 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 51,577 miles

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

o/s/r tyre close to tread wear indicators

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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P59 RHM is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P59 RHM, 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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P59 RHM is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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