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H1 MKX

1996 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 MKX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Apr 2013 107,630 miles

front suspension has surface corrosion

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

rear sub-frame has surface corrosion

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2013 107,630 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

front suspension has surface corrosion

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

rear sub-frame has surface corrosion

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2009 104,742 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 102,532 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 100,806 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 97,918 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 95,040 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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H1 MKX is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H1 MKX, 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 H1 MKX registered?

H1 MKX is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is H1 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 MKX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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