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P717 HMM

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,197 mi
Last recorded174,197 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 HMM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 174,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside manifold area's (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower bushes have play / knock under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod pin / bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod pin / bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine & auto box area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear chassis leg area's corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear diff bush deteriorating

Fail 25 Oct 2021 174,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat / centre section flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat / centre section flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower bushes have play / knock under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod pin / bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod pin / bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine & auto box area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear chassis leg area's corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear diff bush deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2020 166,679 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 166,673 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 159,080 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 159,074 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 150,048 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 140,709 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil residue engine/gearbox area's

Pass 14 Nov 2016 132,226 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 132,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 131,282 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 130,353 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 129,306 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 128,558 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 127,485 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 126,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 126,072 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 124,629 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 124,629 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 123,547 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 121,443 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 112,197 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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P717 HMM is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P717 HMM, 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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P717 HMM is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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