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N795 GLG

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,047 mi
Last recorded178,047 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN795 GLG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 178,047 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 178,044 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 175,244 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 173,126 miles

both rear chassis legs corroded

Nearside Front steering arm slight movement

Rear suspension components corroded

both front exhaust pipes by cats deteriorated

both outer sills checked but plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2015 173,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished 245/45/18 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering arm slight movement

Offside Rear brake pads worn very low

Rear suspension components corroded

both front exhaust pipes by cats deteriorated

both front wiper blades deteriorated

both outer sills checked but plastic sill covers fitted

both rear chassis legs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded recommend oil spray

Offside Rear tyre worn close to limit of 1.6mm and badly perished in tread

Pass 29 Oct 2014 170,858 miles

both exhaust cat joints been sealed up with jointing paste not leaking at time of test

offside front tyre side wall damaged no cords visable at time of test

offside rear tyre slight perishing

rear brake pads worn low

rear suspension sub frame and suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 168,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

o/side front tyre splitting badly on inner and outer treads.

plastic sill covers fitted to sills.

under body corroding.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 168,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

o/side front tyre splitting badly on inner and outer treads.

plastic sill covers fitted to sills.

under body corroding.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 165,212 miles

both rear top suspension arms inner bushes slight movement

both rear tyres worn close to limit an perished

offside front tyre close to limit

plastic sill covers fitted

slight movement in nearside front steering arm

underside of vehical corrodeing

Fail 25 Oct 2011 159,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2011 159,954 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2010 155,337 miles

N/S MIRROR SLIGHT DISTORTION

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP BALL JOINTS

Fail 26 Oct 2010 155,336 miles

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

N/S MIRROR SLIGHT DISTORTION

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP BALL JOINTS

Pass 30 Oct 2009 149,825 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 149,814 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 144,198 miles

n/s door mirror obscure, both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 28 Oct 2008 144,198 miles

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

n/s door mirror obscure, both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2007 138,888 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 129,060 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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N795 GLG 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 63.2%.

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 N795 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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N795 GLG is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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