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J3 JDS

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,516 mi
Last recorded141,516 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 JDS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 141,516 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 141,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 141,035 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & OSR (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes are starting to rust

front suspension parts are corroded

osr and nsr chassis rails are corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

rear subframe and suspension are corroded

unable to fully assess repair quality to nsr and osr inner wheel arches

Fail 5 Mar 2024 141,009 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nsr inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced osr inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & OSR (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes are starting to rust

front suspension parts are corroded

osr and nsr chassis rails are corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

rear subframe and suspension are corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 140,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

brake fluid moisture content excessive >4%

Pass 8 Mar 2022 140,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 139,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 139,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 137,950 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 137,950 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 136,673 miles

Crack on nearside of windscreen out side the swept area.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 134,248 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/f caliper slow to react (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 131,008 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 126,409 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 121,418 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 114,535 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 109,487 miles

Cut in outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 102,459 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,927 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 90,338 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 85,557 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 85,557 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 78,932 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 72,893 miles

all tyres near limit

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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J3 JDS is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 J3 JDS, 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 J3 JDS registered?

J3 JDS is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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