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P987 PYY

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,280 mi
Last recorded179,280 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 PYY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 179,280 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 175,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 175,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 172,403 miles

OSF tyre severely worn on inside

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 172,401 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

OSF tyre severely worn on inside

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 167,150 miles

Nail in OSR tyre

Weak sill OSR

Pass 20 Sep 2014 160,684 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 151,322 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 144,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet stays weak.

offside front tyre below limit on inner edge.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 134,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2011 134,390 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 123,614 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 123,056 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 123,056 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 118,139 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 112,084 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 97,131 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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P987 PYY is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P987 PYY, 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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P987 PYY is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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