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G5 DCV

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

227,358 mi
Last recorded227,358 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 DCV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 227,358 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 226,860 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 225,771 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 225,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 224,979 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 221,348 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 212,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 205,648 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 192,409 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)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 177,107 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 160,486 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 160,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 146,773 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 137,317 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 126,992 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 126,992 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 120,221 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 120,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 113,961 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 113,961 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 106,496 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 96,278 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
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G5 DCV is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G5 DCV, 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 G5 DCV registered?

G5 DCV is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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