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BNZ 2870

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

313,489 mi
Last recorded313,489 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 2870
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 313,489 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cooling pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2019 313,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cooling pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 303,206 miles

Front power steering cooling pipes damp

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 289,132 miles

Nearside Rear parking brakes only just efficiency requirements

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2017 289,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 275,603 miles

outter sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

item removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 12 Sep 2015 260,823 miles

Both rear tyres worn to limits on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2014 248,030 miles

Both rear discs getting rusty.

Covers fitted to floor pan obscuring views of brake & fuel components.

Covers fitted to outer sill panels.

N/S Track rod end boot slightly split.

O/s/r brake binding slightly.

Slight play in front antiroll bar mounting bushes.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 242,207 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Jun 2013 242,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 235,889 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 235,889 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 216,291 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 216,291 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 199,032 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 199,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 176,874 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 157,350 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 157,350 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 139,545 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 139,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 121,321 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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BNZ 2870 is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BNZ 2870, 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 BNZ 2870 registered?

BNZ 2870 is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 17 August 1996.

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