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P671 TGU

1996 Lexus LS400

Purple Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,666 mi
Last recorded147,666 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 TGU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 147,666 miles

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

speaker fitted to nearside front

Fail 5 Jan 2016 147,666 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

speaker fitted to nearside front

Pass 2 Mar 2015 144,359 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 144,359 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 139,985 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 139,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 136,619 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WORN TO OR CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 133,892 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 132,967 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 131,982 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 130,420 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 129,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight movement steering

Pass 17 Jan 2006 114,861 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 114,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f bald at inneredge

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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P671 TGU is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Purple with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P671 TGU, 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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P671 TGU is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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