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P870 VAX

1996 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,783 mi
Last recorded73,783 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 VAX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,783 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,180 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,740 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,926 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 57,926 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,244 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 4 Jul 2012 48,550 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,076 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 41,486 miles

crack on front number plate

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

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

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

lots of corrosion on rear suspension units and on o/s/r and n/s/r chassie were rear suspension beam mounts

signs of grease around o/s and n/s track rod end dust covers

unable to check outer sills due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,621 miles

slight play felt in o/s/r wheel when vehicle on ground

unable to see front pads properly

Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,353 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,730 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 36,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 34,561 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

o/s front worn inner edge n/s front worn inner & outer edge n/s rear worn inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2005 32,931 miles

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

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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P870 VAX is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P870 VAX, 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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P870 VAX is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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