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P989 RNB

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,117 mi
Last recorded177,117 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 RNB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2025 177,117 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill and behind sill trim mouldings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/arch/chassis/inner sill areas. Floor cover was is adrift/damaged at time of check. Visual assessment only (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Especially inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark Light comes on when vehicle in motion and braking (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Off side catalyst flange weld (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch to boot compartment floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Feels like an in-board park brake shoe issue. IE Mechanism not releasing fully (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded as a whole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 171,120 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Banjo bolt pipe area to fuel tank. 3 in all ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Especially off side inner braking face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all associated attached suspension components and or mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 165,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 164,959 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 161,536 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 161,534 miles

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))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and ancillaries (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear belts not tested rear seat full

Pass 17 Oct 2019 159,851 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 159,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60/16 rainsport (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 153,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 153,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 145,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 140,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 140,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 127,797 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 126,066 miles

All under vehicle structure corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 124,448 miles

N/R tyre wearing on the inner side

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 124,437 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/R tyre wearing on the inner side

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 116,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 104,336 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 95,455 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 85,735 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 78,033 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P989 RNB is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P989 RNB, 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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P989 RNB is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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