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P79 EDC

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

190,087 mi
Last recorded190,087 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 EDC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 190,087 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 177,896 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 177,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 161,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 161,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 161,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 157,439 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 157,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 151,456 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 145,445 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 139,930 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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P79 EDC is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P79 EDC, 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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P79 EDC is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 23 December 1996.

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