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JJZ 4695

1996 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

253,757 mi
Last recorded253,757 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 4695
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 253,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 253,727 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 246,657 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2018 240,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 238,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak slight/general ()

bonnet struts weak & not holding open,boot struts weak,slight chips in windscreen,front wiper blades slightly streaking,stone chip in n/s h/lamp glass,slight weep from osf lower ball joint boot.damp in spare wheel well/boot area

plastic oversills,undershields & some engine/bay covers fitted.slight play in steering rack mountings,slight surface corrosion to some underbody parts & fittings.rear shock absorber gaiters perished/split

Pass 20 Jan 2017 229,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & uneven wear acrosss the axle (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened general wear & faces in slightly poor condition (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet & boot struts weak,stone chip in ns headlamp glass.slight play in steering rack rubber mounts.plastic oversills & front undershields fitted

slight advanced surface corrosion some rear underbody parts,fittings,paneling & chassis sections.rear shock absorber gaiters perished/split

slight chips in windscreen,headlamp beam deflectors fitted,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.damp in boot/spare wheel area

Pass 23 Nov 2015 220,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat converter joints (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns & os (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint slight advanced wear/play (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bush slight advanced wear/play (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bush slight advanced wear/play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns & os (2.4.G.2)

bonnet & boot struts weak,engine covers,undershields & plastic oversills fitted

cat converters/flanges corroded & slight leaks from joints,slight oil weeps,

slight wear/play in steering rack mounting bushes

stone chip in ns h/lamp glass

various slight chips in windscreen,inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,

Pass 27 Nov 2014 207,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,damp in boot/spare wheel well,plastic oversills fitted,corrosion to exhaust system & slight leak from cat converter areas,rear shock absorber gaiters split,

slight advanced wear/play in rear suspension hub locating bushes,

Fail 26 Nov 2014 207,007 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,damp in boot/spare wheel well,plastic oversills fitted,corrosion to exhaust system & slight leak from cat converter areas,rear shock absorber gaiters split,

slight advanced wear/play in rear suspension hub locating bushes,

Pass 29 Nov 2013 192,376 miles

bonnet struts weak.

headlamp beam deflectors fitted.

n/s/f lower ball joint dust boot split.

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover split.

slight oil leak.

slight play in both rear upper suspension wishbone inner rear bushes.

stonechip in n/s/f headlamp.

Pass 8 Dec 2012 170,965 miles

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint.slight play in both rear upper suspension arm inner rear bushes,slight play in both front anti roll bar mount bushes.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 170,963 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint.slight play in both rear upper suspension arm inner rear bushes,slight play in both front anti roll bar mount bushes.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 145,120 miles

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)

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)

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

both front flexy brake hoses slightly perished.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 145,120 miles

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)

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)

both front flexy brake hoses slightly perished.

Pass 11 Dec 2010 125,729 miles

stonechip in n/s headlamp.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 105,337 miles

stonechips in windscreen,wipers slightly smeary,n/s/f flexy brake hose slightly perished,slight play in o/s/r upper suspension arm inner bushes.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 98,234 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 92,017 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 84,362 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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JJZ 4695 is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JJZ 4695, 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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JJZ 4695 is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 9 October 1996.

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