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L400 SSH

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,075 mi
Last recorded139,075 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 SSH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 139,075 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 136,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to all front & rear suspension components. And under side of vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2017 126,325 miles

Front both tyres tracking out inner edges worn

Front suspension & components showing heavy rust corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated & worn inner edge

Offside Rear park brake not fully releasing forward

Rear axle suspension & drive shaft showing heavy rust corrosion

Rear both sides under sills showing heavy corrosion

Rear brake pads on the limit

Pass 12 May 2015 123,600 miles

slight blow on exhaust joints

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 Apr 2015 122,950 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel bearings has slight play

front exhaust joints blowing

Pass 8 May 2014 114,872 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 114,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 106,857 miles

front brake discs in slightly poor condition

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2012 96,069 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear pads wearing low

Pass 21 Apr 2011 86,870 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 79,236 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,686 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 64,744 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 64,744 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 54,166 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 47,419 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 SSH is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SSH, 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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L400 SSH is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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