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P790 OAK

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,453 mi
Last recorded180,453 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 OAK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 180,453 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 172,073 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

temporay repair to o/s/f tyre.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 17,204 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

temporay repair to o/s/f tyre.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 169,690 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 165,398 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 159,212 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 159,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 157,058 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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P790 OAK is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P790 OAK, 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 P790 OAK registered?

P790 OAK is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P790 OAK safe to buy?

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