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T263 OVG

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,879 mi
Last recorded193,879 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT263 OVG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 193,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside and nearside rear brake disc worn thin

Pass 4 Jan 2011 176,860 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 166,364 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 156,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 156,516 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 146,716 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 132,539 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 132,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 119,975 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 119,975 miles

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

Offside 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
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T263 OVG is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T263 OVG, 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 T263 OVG registered?

T263 OVG is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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