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P563 YDW

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

208,589 mi
Last recorded208,589 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 YDW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 208,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

wheel arches corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2024 208,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2023 204,844 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 203,808 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 203,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 202,593 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 202,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 191,735 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 184,303 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 184,303 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 184,303 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 173,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 173,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 155,618 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 155,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 142,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cover sills

Pass 9 Jan 2014 134,765 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cover sills

Pass 21 Feb 2013 127,721 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight cracking to tyre side wall n/s front,o/s and n/s rear

Fail 21 Feb 2013 127,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight cracking to tyre side wall n/s front,o/s and n/s rear

Pass 16 Mar 2012 125,507 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 125,069 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 121,954 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 117,055 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 111,365 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 107,802 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 102,329 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 102,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 98,476 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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P563 YDW is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P563 YDW, 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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P563 YDW is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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