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N133 PYE

1996 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,472 mi
Last recorded159,472 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 PYE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2012 159,472 miles

Oil leak

bonnet struts weak

corrosion on front and rear discs

slight leak at power steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2011 150,011 miles

bonnet struts not supporting bonnet when open.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 140,645 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 134,941 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 126,055 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front and rear brake discs corroding

osf suspension arm bracket damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2007 118,326 miles

bonnet struts weak

both rear upper wishbone inner and outer bushes worn

child seat fitted o/s/r unable to test seat belt fully

front tyres perish cracked and low tread

n/s/r outer wheel rim damaged

n/s/r tyre low tread

o/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder and on limit

wear in n/s tie rod joint

Pass 13 Feb 2006 114,321 miles

bonnet stay struts weak

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perrish cracked

cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall

engine oil leak

low pressure n/s/r tyre

o/s/r seat belt not fully tested (child seat fitted)

oil mist around o/s steerng rack gater

slight play o/s of steering rack

water in o/s/f sidelamp

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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N133 PYE is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N133 PYE, 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 N133 PYE registered?

N133 PYE is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N133 PYE safe to buy?

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