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P608 LLT

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

184,079 mi
Last recorded184,079 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 LLT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 184,079 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 183,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 177,380 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 177,329 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 175,000 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all floor and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 173,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both manifolds area (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all floor and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 173,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both manifolds area (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all floor and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 172,595 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all floor and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack mounting bushes slight wear/play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 171,316 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play rack mount bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 167,588 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel d bushes which retain steering rack have slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 161,346 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and sub frames (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 161,345 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both cats (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective all bolts/nuts rusted away on both cat flanges (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and sub frames (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust has been repaired with exhaust paste

Pass 27 Nov 2017 155,184 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 155,152 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both downpipes at connection to cats deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 148,468 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 148,468 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases left bank cat, to downpipe connection (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 141,390 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 139,861 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 132,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 127,943 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 125,014 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 117,944 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 117,895 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 117,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake discs worn

Slight movement top of steering coloumn

Pass 21 Oct 2008 112,127 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 103,863 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 97,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P608 LLT is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P608 LLT, 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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P608 LLT is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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