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P71 JHL

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,807 mi
Last recorded155,807 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 JHL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 155,807 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 150,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 139,807 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 128,947 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 128,674 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))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 117,523 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and body around sub frame mounts (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame heavy surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 117,115 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)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and body around sub frame mounts (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame heavy surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 109,099 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 106,900 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 106,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 105,773 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 104,093 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 101,020 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 97,757 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 93,203 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 93,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 88,058 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 88,014 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 79,832 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2006 79,832 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2005 70,068 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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P71 JHL is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P71 JHL, 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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P71 JHL is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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