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P888 MMJ

1996 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

247,982 mi
Last recorded247,982 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 MMJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 247,982 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing edge

slight play in nearside and offside rear top suspension joints

various minor leaks at front of exhaust system

Fail 23 Nov 2009 247,982 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing edge

slight play in nearside and offside rear top suspension joints

various minor leaks at front of exhaust system

Pass 3 Dec 2008 244,227 miles

oil leak

minor exaust leaks from catalysts area

Fail 2 Dec 2008 224,227 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

front brake pads appear wearing thin

minor exaust leaks from catalysts area

oil leak

power steering noisy

Pass 13 Dec 2007 240,453 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 236,474 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 236,474 miles

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

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

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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P888 MMJ is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P888 MMJ, 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 P888 MMJ registered?

P888 MMJ is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P888 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P888 MMJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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