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1996 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,063 mi
Last recorded170,063 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 LUM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 170,063 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 165,762 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 162,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 157,867 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 154,344 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 152,508 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 147,126 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 138,410 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 134,257 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 129,025 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 129,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2016 123,480 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2016 123,480 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 119,210 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 119,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 May 2014 112,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 112,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 May 2013 105,018 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 105,018 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 100,075 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 93,950 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,097 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,875 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 73,843 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,223 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,202 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 62,180 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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1 LUM is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 1 LUM, 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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1 LUM is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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