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L40 OKG

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,315 mi
Last recorded72,315 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 OKG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 72,315 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 71,410 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 67,999 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 67,339 miles

Nearside Front 12 years old

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre 17 years old

Offside Front 12 tyre years old

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 17 years old

Pass 6 Jul 2019 62,862 miles

Extensive surface corrosion under rear subframe and suspension

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,835 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 62,817 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,802 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,721 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 62,618 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,516 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 64,416 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,353 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,187 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,082 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,583 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,947 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,271 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 56,739 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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L40 OKG is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L40 OKG, 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 L40 OKG registered?

L40 OKG is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L40 OKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 OKG shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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