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P140 APC

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

216,675 mi
Last recorded216,675 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 APC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 216,675 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 210,304 miles

Emissions unable to be completed misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 205,193 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close to wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle frame corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2022 201,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at chassis clip abve exhaust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 199,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank and nsr to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 195,710 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 192,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in securing clip to chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 192,553 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in securing clip to chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 187,387 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 187,387 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 181,359 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 164,211 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 164,196 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 139,416 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% sidelight INOP (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 122,407 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 122,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 121,973 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 120,932 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 120,316 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 May 2011 119,369 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 116,475 miles

slight knocking from front upper ball joints

Pass 15 May 2009 111,397 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 107,519 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2007 102,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 94,828 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 93,164 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet struts defective

oil leak

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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P140 APC is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P140 APC, 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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P140 APC is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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