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P78 DOV

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,980 mi
Last recorded152,980 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 DOV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 152,980 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 150,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 146,091 miles

front exhaust corrosion/blow

n/s/f bottom balljoint wear/lift

rack oil seepage

rear suspension/subframe/sills corrosion

refer also prior fail/advise 280585590428

Fail 14 Jul 2010 146,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front exhaust corrosion/blow

n/s/f bottom balljoint wear/lift

rack oil seepage

rear suspension/subframe/sills corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2009 138,236 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 132,504 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 124,374 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 124,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 112,207 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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P78 DOV is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P78 DOV, 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 P78 DOV registered?

P78 DOV is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P78 DOV safe to buy?

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