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P45 DJM

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,859 mi
Last recorded188,859 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 DJM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 188,859 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 186,594 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 185,607 miles

Advise slight corrosion to inner sills

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 184,697 miles

Advise slight corrosion to underside of vehicle ( Sills ,Subframes)

Pass 9 Aug 2021 183,448 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 181,950 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 181,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 178,490 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 175,863 miles

Advise slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 11 Aug 2016 173,275 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 169,718 miles

Advise offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 168,050 miles

Advise underside of vehicle coverded in undersill

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 165,217 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 162,719 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 160,709 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 157,661 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 153,538 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 148,262 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 142,988 miles

n/side h/lamp is for l/hand drive car

Pass 12 Jun 2006 136,610 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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P45 DJM is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P45 DJM, 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 P45 DJM registered?

P45 DJM is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P45 DJM safe to buy?

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