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P92 VUH

1996 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

179,254 mi
Last recorded179,254 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP92 VUH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 179,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 177,303 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 176,429 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 176,403 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 175,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 165,360 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 165,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 158,264 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 158,264 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 148,709 miles

n/s/f wheel trim is half cracked

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 145,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber slightly leaking

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 141,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s track rod and both lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorating.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 141,478 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

o/s track rod and both lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorating.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 139,672 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 139,672 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear diff mount bush worn

Pass 13 Nov 2012 136,842 miles

offside and nearside cat section joints have been repaired on exhaust

slight play nearside front steering rack

stone chip in offside front head lamp

Pass 28 Nov 2011 133,094 miles

Oil leak

check rear brake pads

offside front tyre balded inside shoulder

steering rack damp no posstive leaks

stone chip in offside front headlamp

Fail 24 Nov 2011 133,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

check rear brake pads

offside front tyre balded inside shoulder

steering rack damp no posstive leaks

stone chip in offside front headlamp

Pass 16 Nov 2010 130,003 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 125,283 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 118,889 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Nov 2007 111,730 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 105,762 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 97,224 miles

spare tyre defective

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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P92 VUH is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 P92 VUH, 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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P92 VUH is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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