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P957 YPK

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,577 mi
Last recorded156,577 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 YPK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2023 156,577 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 153,685 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 152,098 miles

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Pass 26 Sep 2018 145,257 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 141,233 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 133,604 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 125,303 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 116,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 113,401 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 110,729 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 107,162 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 102,125 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 97,884 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 93,793 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 90,438 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 85,527 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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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P957 YPK is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P957 YPK, 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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P957 YPK is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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