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P635 FBU

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,556 mi
Last recorded126,556 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 FBU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 126,556 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 124,253 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,467 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 113,685 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 113,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

nearside reartyre close tto legal limit of 1.6mm

off side rear tyre on wear markers of 2mm

Pass 22 Aug 2008 113,237 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet struts dont stay up

Pass 2 Aug 2007 104,149 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 92,630 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 81,276 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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P635 FBU is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P635 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 P635 FBU registered?

P635 FBU is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 17 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P635 FBU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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