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M230 VCT

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

136,527 mi
Last recorded136,527 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM230 VCT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 136,527 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 136,431 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 132,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 132,094 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 129,087 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 128,711 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 128,456 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 127,948 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 127,602 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 127,001 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 125,136 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 123,700 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 122,566 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 120,767 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 119,590 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 118,068 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 20,330 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 113,415 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 111,387 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 108,432 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 105,387 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 105,387 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 100,614 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 100,614 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 94,094 miles

rear brake pads worn near minimum limits

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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M230 VCT is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M230 VCT, 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 M230 VCT registered?

M230 VCT is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 September 1996.

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The MOT history for M230 VCT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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