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P944 PLN

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

199,678 mi
Last recorded199,678 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 PLN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 199,678 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2024 186,358 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 183,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 183,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 175,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material dry requires a good wire brush up and grease (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very dry underside requires a good wax oiling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 156,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

under cover fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 156,894 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle [catch] (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

under cover fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 147,509 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 145,430 miles

Nail in rear tyre

nearside front tyre has cut

Pass 6 Jun 2013 143,259 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pads not check due wheel caps on

Pass 11 Jun 2012 140,516 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bake warning light stays on

unable to assess both front brake pads as they are covered

Pass 9 Jun 2011 137,894 miles

brakes warning light stays on

unable to assess both front brake pads as they are covered

Fail 9 Jun 2010 135,632 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2010 135,632 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2009 131,901 miles

brakes warning light stays on unable to assess front pads as they are covered

Pass 12 Jun 2008 128,543 miles

brake waring light is on rear brake pads ok front brake can not check properly

front number plate slight ceack

Pass 13 Jun 2007 120,937 miles

brakes warning light stays on

Fail 13 Jun 2007 120,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brakes warning light stays on

Pass 26 Nov 2005 117,138 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 PLN is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PLN, 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 PLN is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 5 November 1996.

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