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P770 RWS

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,537 mi
Last recorded174,537 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 RWS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 174,537 miles

rear subframe has general corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2021 170,149 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 170,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 168,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2019 167,314 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 164,579 miles

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2018 164,575 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 162,925 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 161,125 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 156,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 153,830 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 150,188 miles

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

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

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 142,734 miles

not possible to see front pads

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2011 142,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 134,932 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 121,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to see outer sills fully

surface corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r chassie where rear suspension frame bolts

unable to see front brake pads clearly advise to check

Pass 12 Dec 2008 107,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 81,259 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 81,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 65,873 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 60,470 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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P770 RWS is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P770 RWS, 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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P770 RWS is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 9 October 1996.

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