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LUI 1581

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,204 mi
Last recorded155,204 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 1581
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 155,204 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 154,157 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 146,775 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 141,010 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 136,048 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 129,558 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 124,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 118,506 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 113,209 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 110,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 106,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,464 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 100,421 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 99,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 99,362 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 99,168 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 99,168 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 99,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2009 99,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 98,936 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 97,092 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 95,078 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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LUI 1581 is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LUI 1581, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LUI 1581 registered?

LUI 1581 is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is LUI 1581 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 1581 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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