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P609 LLT

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,625 mi
Last recorded100,625 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 LLT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 100,625 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 91,151 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 81,651 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 81,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,323 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,156 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 68,156 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,541 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,265 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,707 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,098 miles

front pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

Fail 4 Jun 2010 57,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

front pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,727 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 41,467 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 41,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2007 35,883 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,255 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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P609 LLT is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P609 LLT, 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 P609 LLT registered?

P609 LLT is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P609 LLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P609 LLT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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