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1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,344 mi
Last recorded85,344 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration62 BC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 85,344 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 85,109 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 84,892 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 84,565 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 84,314 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,032 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 83,843 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 83,429 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,468 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,897 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 80,863 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 80,230 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 79,722 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 79,312 miles

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

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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62 BC is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 62 BC, 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 62 BC registered?

62 BC is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is 62 BC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 62 BC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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