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P64 APG

1996 Lexus LS400

Beige Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,555 mi
Last recorded205,555 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP64 APG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 205,555 miles

Bonnet struts weak.

Both sides door mirror glass's deteriorating.

Exhaust leaking at front.

Inner face of OSF brake disc in poor condition, Brake pad not running on full disc area.

NS handbrake sticking.

NSR exhaust heatshield insecure.

NSR tyre badly cracked, perished and worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2012 202,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 200,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 198,526 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 198,448 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 195,389 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 195,389 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 192,155 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 192,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front tyres cracking up

Pass 19 May 2007 186,984 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2007 186,984 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 181,148 miles

both rear tyres getting low

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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P64 APG is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Beige with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P64 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 P64 APG registered?

P64 APG is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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