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P742 PRJ

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,588 mi
Last recorded153,588 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 PRJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 153,588 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 144,929 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 137,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 130,430 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 130,420 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 123,128 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 118,718 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 118,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 109,437 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 103,434 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 103,434 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2010 96,937 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 86,940 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,736 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 75,107 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 69,008 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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P742 PRJ is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P742 PRJ, 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 P742 PRJ registered?

P742 PRJ is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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