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A12 APV

1995 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,645 mi
Last recorded159,645 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 APV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 159,645 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 159,632 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 156,112 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 150,740 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 150,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 145,037 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 145,037 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 141,571 miles

both exhaust front pipes corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2011 136,670 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 131,879 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 131,878 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 125,429 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 125,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 119,540 miles

Advise oil leak from gearbox area.

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 119,290 miles

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

Advise oil leak from gearbox area.

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 113,785 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 113,785 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 99,209 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 94,449 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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A12 APV is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1995 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 131,886 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 A12 APV, 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 31 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 APV is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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