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P944 KOT

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,884 mi
Last recorded107,884 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 KOT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 107,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 107,048 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 98,557 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 98,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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 15 Mar 2023 91,505 miles

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 90,258 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 89,875 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,761 miles

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 87,719 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,665 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,179 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 76,179 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,050 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 67,007 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 63,945 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,695 miles

Bonnet struts defective

Both front seat belt retracting mechanisms tired

Pass 8 Feb 2012 56,999 miles

Bonnet struts defective

Front number plate slightly damaged

both front Seatbelt retracting mechanism's tired

Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,694 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,072 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge raised treads.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 45,638 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,538 miles

slight lift on nearside front lower ball joint in tolerance with MOT notice

slight lift on offside front lower ball joint in tolerance with MOT notice

Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,101 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 38,101 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 38,014 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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P944 KOT is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P944 KOT, 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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P944 KOT is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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