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N7 DVH

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,850 mi
Last recorded178,850 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 DVH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 178,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 174,518 miles

Front diff mount knackered

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 165,660 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 165,660 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 156,041 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 156,040 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 152,740 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Both rear tyres low on edge

Brake pads to be checked

Oil leak to be checked possible power steering fluid

Fail 28 May 2014 152,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet struts weak

Both rear tyres low on edge

Brake pads to be checked

Exhaust heat shield not secure

Oil leak to be checked possible power steering fluid

Pass 13 May 2013 143,271 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 156,485 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 129,889 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 124,082 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 117,910 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 109,529 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 100,445 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 96,461 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 96,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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N7 DVH is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N7 DVH, 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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N7 DVH is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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