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P610 MRE

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

158,079 mi
Last recorded158,079 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP610 MRE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 158,079 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody covered in under sealant

Fail 12 Sep 2024 157,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

over sills fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 155,606 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r inner sill corroded

over sills fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 152,461 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Aug 2022 152,396 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both after catalyst lambda sensors damaged.

exhaust inadequately repaired.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 146,518 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 138,338 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 138,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 130,367 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 130,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 119,864 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 119,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 112,913 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 9 Aug 2017 112,913 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2016 105,904 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 105,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 5 Dec 2014 105,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 12 Dec 2013 101,204 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2013 101,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 97,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front number plate damaged but still legible

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2012 96,967 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front number plate damaged but still legible

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2011 90,863 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 83,819 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 78,592 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 78,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 77,968 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 77,968 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 76,181 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 74,343 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 74,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre getting low on inside edge †both front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 29 Dec 2005 71,451 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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P610 MRE is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 P610 MRE, 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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P610 MRE is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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