CarVerify

Free Car Check

P843 KEY

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,212 mi
Last recorded164,212 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 KEY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 164,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 160,937 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 155,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 150,670 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 146,698 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 143,931 miles

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

both rear brake discs are starting to corrode

Fail 3 Sep 2014 143,931 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs are starting to corrode

Pass 1 Aug 2013 138,746 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 136,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 22 Aug 2012 136,562 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 5 Aug 2011 129,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

rear brake union block corroded

slight play to steering rack locateing mounts

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 5 Aug 2011 129,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

rear brake union block corroded

slight play to steering rack locateing mounts

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2010 129,089 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

front and rear suspension components rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2010 129,089 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2009 121,573 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 121,573 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 114,041 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 109,939 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 103,570 miles

1: part worn tyres fitted (2-3mm tread left) †2: rear pads low

Fail 21 Aug 2006 103,496 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake-pads low.

Pass 24 Aug 2005 97,133 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
Full Lexus LS400 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P843 KEY is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P843 KEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P843 KEY?

You can check the full history of P843 KEY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P843 KEY registered?

P843 KEY is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P843 KEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P843 KEY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P843 KEY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P843 KEY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.