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P421 PWT

1996 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,464 mi
Last recorded155,464 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 PWT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 155,464 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 155,225 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various parts of underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 154,915 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all on rear end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 154,633 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 153,920 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 151,952 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 151,952 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 148,042 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 148,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 146,584 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

welding repairs covered in sealer

Fail 6 Apr 2018 146,581 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2017 144,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge is wearing

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2016 142,014 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 141,996 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 140,222 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 2 May 2014 138,055 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 138,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 135,154 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 135,154 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2012 132,325 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 129,965 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 129,963 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 127,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 124,853 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 122,007 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 117,718 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 110,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 110,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P421 PWT is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P421 PWT, 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 P421 PWT registered?

P421 PWT is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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