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P121 MJT

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,184 mi
Last recorded101,184 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 MJT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 101,184 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch front end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch front end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 99,976 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch front end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 98,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bothside headlamp fixings damaged

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 98,802 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bothside headlamp fixings damaged

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 93,981 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 85,403 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,343 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 cracked in treads. cords not visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 68,207 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 66,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 66,798 miles

all four tyres starting to crack and perish.

Fail 24 Oct 2018 66,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyres starting to crack and perish.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 64,833 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 62,404 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 62,404 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converters to centre pipes. (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 56,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 56,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 56,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

n/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,886 miles

rear tyres wearing

slight leak from front exhaust joints(corroding)

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,063 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

corrosion on underbody components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,947 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,834 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,681 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low,some wear to edge of nearside front tyre.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,413 miles

some wear to rear tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,153 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 49,153 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,027 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,993 miles

some corrosion on rear axle components

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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P121 MJT is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P121 MJT, 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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P121 MJT is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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