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P633 FBU

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,771 mi
Last recorded166,771 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP633 FBU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 166,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 165,381 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 165,380 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 163,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 162,467 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 162,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 160,080 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 150,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil leak (from filter)?

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2012 150,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil leak (from filter)?

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2011 132,837 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 132,837 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 116,055 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 96,299 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 7,463 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 69,164 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 54,841 miles

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

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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P633 FBU is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P633 FBU, 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 P633 FBU registered?

P633 FBU is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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