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UIB 3557

1996 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,015 mi
Last recorded141,015 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIB 3557
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 141,015 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriated

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid slightly dirty

front brakes squeaking ,unable to see front pad thickness

Fail 14 Mar 2023 140,881 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriated

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid slightly dirty

front brakes squeaking ,unable to see front pad thickness

Pass 14 Mar 2022 134,597 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 134,460 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill corroded hole in (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both the rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 129,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 124,557 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some corrosion in rear suspension mounting areas

Pass 11 Mar 2019 120,571 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 119,994 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 119,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 118,668 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 117,099 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 116,257 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 115,028 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 114,197 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 110,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 104,820 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 96,994 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 91,372 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 91,372 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 86,330 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 81,236 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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UIB 3557 is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UIB 3557, 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 UIB 3557 registered?

UIB 3557 is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is UIB 3557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIB 3557 shows 21 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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