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L400 CJJ

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

149,673 mi
Last recorded149,673 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 CJJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 149,673 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 1 May 2025 137,888 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 137,833 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no true readings. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 136,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 127,101 miles

Corrosion NSR wheel box/arch (Rear)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play detected NSR wheel. Possible bearing

Fail 14 Sep 2022 127,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion NSR wheel box/arch (Rear)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play detected NSR wheel. Possible bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2021 118,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 118,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 111,884 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 6 Oct 2020 111,884 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 105,631 miles

Both rear tyres measure 1.6mm. Immediate replacement required

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 95,939 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 95,939 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,191 miles

Ns wiper split

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 2 Oct 2017 88,191 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Ns wiper split

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 84,107 miles

NSR tyre has a puncture

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 84,086 miles

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

NSR tyre has a puncture

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

Rear pads worn

Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,329 miles

Advise plastic sill covers present at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,453 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,939 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 72,149 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 70,067 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 70,067 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,444 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,135 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,103 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 62,782 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 59,878 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 57,926 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 CJJ is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CJJ, 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 CJJ registered?

L400 CJJ is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L400 CJJ safe to buy?

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