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P130 APG

1996 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,605 mi
Last recorded71,605 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 APG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 71,605 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 710,309 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2010 705,944 miles

battery not fully secure

footbrake travel slightly long

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

slight play in nearside front inner wheel

squealing noise when both rear back wheels rotated

strong advise hand/footbrake travel long

very slight play in nearside rear top suspention ball joint

Fail 2 Jan 2010 705,944 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery not fully secure

footbrake travel slightly long

offside front tyre on 0-3mm & wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

slight play in nearside front inner wheel

squealing noise when both rear back wheels rotated

strong advise hand/footbrake travel long

very slight play in nearside rear top suspention ball joint

Pass 31 Jan 2009 699,270 miles

Battery insecure

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

n/s/r o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2008 692,249 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 685,360 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Fail 12 Jan 2007 685,360 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 680,436 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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P130 APG is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P130 APG, 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 P130 APG registered?

P130 APG is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P130 APG safe to buy?

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