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M796 MHV

1995 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,040 mi
Last recorded119,040 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 MHV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 119,040 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 114,527 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 110,911 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 110,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 110,185 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 107,306 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 106,566 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 104,384 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 103,650 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 101,964 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks(pas & driveshaft)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 99,918 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 94,954 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 88,473 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 83,281 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,246 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 71,246 miles

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

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 67,989 miles

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

Offside track rod end ball joint gaiter split

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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M796 MHV is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1995 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 131,886 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 M796 MHV, 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 31 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M796 MHV registered?

M796 MHV is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 April 1995.

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