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P263 BAP

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,309 mi
Last recorded75,309 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 BAP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 75,309 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis end (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake flexi hose(braded type) very close to wheel on full lock and very likely touching under load. no evidence of chaffing although they are brand new.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi hose(braded type) very close to wheel on full lock and very likely touching under load. no evidence of chaffing although they are brand new.

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 9 Aug 2025 68,112 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 67,862 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 66,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,414 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 62,432 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,651 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,499 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,107 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,978 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,810 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,653 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,946 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

front no.plate cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2006 45,381 miles

o/s/r trye has small cut in side wall

Pass 26 Jul 2005 40,324 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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P263 BAP is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P263 BAP, 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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P263 BAP is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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