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P190 OWJ

1996 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,096 mi
Last recorded150,096 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 OWJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 150,096 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 144,951 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 139,100 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 133,765 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 127,618 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 122,597 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 122,053 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 120,335 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 115,409 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 115,409 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 111,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 107,696 miles

bonnet struts not working

front number plate deteriated

vechile steering and suspension components covered in snow unable to check for leaks and full inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2012 102,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise bonnet struts weak

advise both rear tyres perishing

advise front brake discs worn

advise front number plate in poor condition

advise rear subframe rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2011 98,940 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 98,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs starting to wear corrod

Pass 6 Jan 2010 95,530 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 95,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2008 89,840 miles

front no plate poor

slight play ns steering arm

slight play nsr suspension joint

uneven wear both front tyres

Pass 19 Nov 2007 85,135 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 81,127 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 76,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 76,791 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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P190 OWJ is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P190 OWJ, 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 P190 OWJ registered?

P190 OWJ is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P190 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P190 OWJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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