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P986 VCN

1996 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,837 mi
Last recorded86,837 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 VCN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,837 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 84,163 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 84,163 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 82,169 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,156 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 75,515 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing outer tread

Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,190 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 72,190 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,493 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,356 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 60,392 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,966 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 51,597 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 51,597 miles

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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P986 VCN 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 85.7%.

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 P986 VCN, 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 P986 VCN registered?

P986 VCN is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P986 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P986 VCN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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