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L400 CEO

1996 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,266 mi
Last recorded83,266 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 CEO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2026 83,266 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 80,876 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2023 80,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2022 75,425 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2021 71,478 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,026 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 65,496 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 64,112 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 59,276 miles

both front tyres heavily cracked and perished

Fail 13 Nov 2017 59,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,143 miles

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 17 Nov 2016 54,143 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,103 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 50,333 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 50,332 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,309 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,690 miles

brake imbalance high on rear axle will require attention in future

Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,824 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,650 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,176 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 42,204 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,473 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 38,342 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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L400 CEO is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L400 CEO, 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 L400 CEO registered?

L400 CEO is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is L400 CEO safe to buy?

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