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P976 VRF

1996 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,634 mi
Last recorded204,634 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 VRF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 204,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2015 204,603 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 187,620 miles

Brake pad indicator lit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 164,484 miles

Both front top ball joint covers starting to split

Both front tyres wearing on inside

Brake pad wear indicator lamp lit

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 164,431 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front top ball joint covers starting to split

Both front tyres wearing on inside

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 142,813 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2012 142,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 129,616 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2011 129,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 124,919 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 119,433 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 110,652 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 103,890 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 99,747 miles

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

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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P976 VRF is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P976 VRF, 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 P976 VRF registered?

P976 VRF is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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