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P905 FNC

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,948 mi
Last recorded141,948 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 FNC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 141,948 miles

all rear suspension conponents heavily corroded

exhaust corroded

frot tyres heavily perished

off side front tyre 3mm and worn low inner edge

rear chassis heavily crroded by subframe mounts

rear springs heavily corroded

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 138,249 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

f pads can not be seen

nsf inicator damaged

Fail 17 May 2013 138,224 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

f pads can not be seen

nsf inicator damaged

Pass 17 May 2012 134,834 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2012 134,831 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 128,230 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 11 Apr 2011 128,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2010 122,329 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs sunk and worn

slight free-play in upper wishbone bushes n/s/r and o/s/r

slight surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

wiper rubbers split slightly

Fail 13 Apr 2010 122,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs sunk and worn

slight free-play in upper wishbone bushes n/s/r and o/s/r

slight surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

wiper rubbers split slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2009 114,680 miles

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH.

FRONT EXHAUST FLANGES/MOUNTS CORRODED

NUMBER PLATES INCORRECTLY SPACED, CORRECT ONES FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM LOWER OF ENGINE.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 105,734 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 102,893 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 97,831 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P905 FNC is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P905 FNC, 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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P905 FNC is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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