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P889 FNC

1996 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,861 mi
Last recorded112,861 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 FNC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 112,861 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 105,943 miles

Heavy corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

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

Rear subframe heavily corroded.

n/s/r brake back plate corroded, poor condition.

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 3 Jan 2025 105,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Heavy corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

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

Rear subframe heavily corroded.

n/s/r brake back plate corroded, poor condition.

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Jan 2024 99,929 miles

Corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

Outer sill covers fitted.

n/s/r brake back plate poor condition.

Pass 19 Jan 2023 93,734 miles

Heavy corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

Outer sill covers fitted.

n/s/r brake back plate poor condition.

Fail 6 Jan 2023 93,730 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Around tie bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

Outer sill covers fitted.

n/s/r brake back plate poor condition.

Pass 16 Dec 2021 86,308 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,347 miles

Front Both seatbelts slow to retract

Heavy surface corrosion to suspension and underside of vehicle

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 12 Jan 2021 80,347 miles

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

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

Front Both seatbelts slow to retract

Heavy surface corrosion to suspension and underside of vehicle

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,220 miles

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

Windscreen cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2017 52,511 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded and incomplete

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 45,208 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 45,208 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,372 miles

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

both inner rear sills corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre low air pressure

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,558 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,344 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,971 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,893 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,951 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges of tread.

N/s/r front to rear brake pipe corroded near limit at rear flexible hose union.

O/s/r front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear flexible hose area.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,087 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 24,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake imbalance higher than normal.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,055 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 22,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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P889 FNC is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P889 FNC, 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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P889 FNC is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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