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L111 XSS

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

167,706 mi
Last recorded167,706 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 XSS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 167,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2023 167,102 miles

Both Side SIlls Corroded (Cover fitted)

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

Front Lower Both Side Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 164,168 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills and arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 163,681 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 163,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 163,392 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 163,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 162,659 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 162,274 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 161,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 161,589 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 161,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 161,312 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 161,312 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 160,961 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 160,954 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 160,828 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake shield loose

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 158,631 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 157,619 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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L111 XSS is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L111 XSS, 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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L111 XSS is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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