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N677 PHV

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,154 mi
Last recorded125,154 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN677 PHV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 125,154 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 121,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 121,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 107,317 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 107,317 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 94,708 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 94,708 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 87,680 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 85,503 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 82,681 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 78,271 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 70,860 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 64,499 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 59,056 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 52,854 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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N677 PHV is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N677 PHV, 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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N677 PHV is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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