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H15 GJL

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

180,869 mi
Last recorded180,869 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 GJL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 180,869 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 179,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES & CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 179,182 miles

ENGINE COVER & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened RODS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened RODS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 177,633 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 175,943 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 174,741 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 173,020 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 172,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 168,625 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 165,965 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 161,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2014 156,757 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 152,542 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 144,946 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 136,956 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 131,983 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 124,783 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonett suports worn

near side rear tyre worn badly on iner edges + serface cracking advise replace

Pass 1 Apr 2008 121,531 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 115,736 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 26 Mar 2007 115,736 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2006 108,085 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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H15 GJL is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 H15 GJL, 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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H15 GJL is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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