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N778 GLG

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,294 mi
Last recorded118,294 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN778 GLG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 118,294 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 104,267 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 104,267 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2011 98,055 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 88,147 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,669 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 80,364 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 78,002 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,720 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 71,313 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 71,313 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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N778 GLG is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N778 GLG, 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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What year was N778 GLG registered?

N778 GLG is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N778 GLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N778 GLG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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