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P133 APG

1996 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,620 mi
Last recorded70,620 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 APG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 70,620 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 70,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 70,094 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,488 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,402 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 59,402 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 56,808 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 56,808 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 53,900 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 47,191 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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P133 APG is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P133 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 P133 APG registered?

P133 APG is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P133 APG safe to buy?

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