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P63 RHM

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,498 mi
Last recorded137,498 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 RHM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 137,498 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 135,807 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 135,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 133,284 miles

All rubber bushes deteriorating due to age

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 121,112 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 106,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 90,928 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,942 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,774 miles

Bonnet struts not holding up bonnet

Negative battery terminal clamp not able to tighten fully

Unable to open bootlid of vehicle using switch inside vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight fluid seepage from steering rack.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 62,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight fluid seepage from steering rack.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,976 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 57,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,426 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 55,426 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,935 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 51,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 50,611 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,611 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 50,214 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,599 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,504 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 34,914 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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P63 RHM is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 P63 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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What year was P63 RHM registered?

P63 RHM is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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