CarVerify

Free Car Check

P868 PVR

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,562 mi
Last recorded180,562 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationP868 PVR
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

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 180,562 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 165,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at n/s/f downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 146,028 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 125,394 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 125,393 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2014 121,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 114,972 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 114,931 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 106,850 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 101,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2010 101,045 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2009 93,661 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 85,911 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 79,298 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 67,943 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 67,943 miles

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

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

P868 PVR is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P868 PVR, 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 P868 PVR?

You can check the full history of P868 PVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P868 PVR registered?

P868 PVR is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P868 PVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P868 PVR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P868 PVR 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 P868 PVR. 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.