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P225 APG

1996 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,935 mi
Last recorded121,935 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 APG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 121,935 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 119,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 117,032 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 114,181 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 106,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 104,524 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 104,523 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 101,792 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 97,732 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 93,528 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 93,315 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 87,932 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2006 80,533 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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P225 APG is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P225 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 P225 APG registered?

P225 APG is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P225 APG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P225 APG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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