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P134 APG

1996 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,800 mi
Last recorded127,800 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 APG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 127,800 miles

covers on sills inner and outer sills can not be viwed

genenl corrosion to the under body

Pass 19 Apr 2021 126,613 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

under body corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 124,179 miles

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 14 Dec 2018 122,242 miles

vehicle showing signs of corrosion rear end

Fail 14 Dec 2018 122,242 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle showing signs of corrosion rear end

Pass 22 Dec 2017 119,750 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 117,174 miles

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

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Fail 19 Dec 2016 117,172 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 114,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 111,583 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 111,583 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2014 110,018 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 107,133 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 107,132 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2012 105,401 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 102,448 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 98,978 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 95,800 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 93,916 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 90,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 88,056 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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P134 APG is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P134 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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P134 APG is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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