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H421 VHL

1991 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,554 mi
Last recorded108,554 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Lexus LS400140,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH421 VHL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 108,554 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 108,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 108,357 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 108,356 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 108,151 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 108,084 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 107,989 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 107,835 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 106,309 miles

Offside Front Steering wheel has slight up and down free play.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear outer brake pads appear to be wearing thin but it is hard to get a clear view. I also cannot see the thickness of the inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill is slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 91,469 miles

Both rear lower trailing arm bushes have play

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)

Rear subframe is slightly corroded

Unable to clearly view front brake pads

Fail 30 Nov 2017 91,468 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear lower trailing arm bushes have play

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.5.A.3c)

Rear subframe is slightly corroded

Unable to clearly view front brake pads

Pass 28 Nov 2016 80,373 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush below caliper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush below caliper (2.4.G.2)

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,773 miles

Widespead surface corrosion developing on subframes and suspension components

Fail 27 Nov 2015 77,773 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Widespead surface corrosion developing on subframes and suspension components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,863 miles

front exhaust flange(x2)deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,104 miles

Corrosion developing on rear suspension and subframe and on front suspension components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 76,102 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion developing on rear suspension and subframe and on front suspension components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,005 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 76,005 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,544 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 75,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 74,994 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 74,994 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 70,310 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 70,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,208 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,147 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 65,169 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 65,169 miles

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

Slight sidewall cracking on both front tyres

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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H421 VHL is a 1991 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 140,120 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 H421 VHL, 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 35 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H421 VHL is a 1991 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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