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P607 UFC

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

212,529 mi
Last recorded212,529 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP607 UFC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 212,529 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 212,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

advise brake pedal feels spongy

advise covering of rust on under side

both front tyres wearing low on edges

near side rear tyre wearing low

off side rear metal brake pipe close to corrosion limit

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Mar 2013 205,020 miles

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

advise battery clamp

advise both reg plates

advise front brake balance 20%

advise lift to off side lower ball joint

front brake pads pos low?

off side front side marker light slightly dim

slight binding to near side front brake

strong advise to change off side front seat belt frayed on pass limit

Pass 10 Feb 2012 196,773 miles

rear tie bar bushes worn

brake fluid level low

rear shock bushes splitting

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise front brake disc wear lip

advise off side front marker light dim

advise power steering noisy

Fail 3 Feb 2012 196,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise front brake disc wear lip

advise off side front marker light dim

advise power steering noisy

brake fluid level low

rear shock bushes splitting

rear tie bar bushes worn

Pass 11 Oct 2010 189,085 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 181,705 miles

slight exhaust blow near side down pipe

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 7 Sep 2009 181,662 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight exhaust blow near side down pipe

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 11 Aug 2008 173,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 173,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 166,275 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 159,648 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 159,640 miles

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

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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P607 UFC is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P607 UFC, 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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P607 UFC is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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