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N137 XOH

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,075 mi
Last recorded198,075 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 XOH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 198,075 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 197,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 183,077 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 183,077 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 173,912 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 173,902 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 163,992 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 154,540 miles

Front brake pads not checked (not visible)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 154,537 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads not checked.(not visible)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 142,987 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 142,928 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 137,119 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 132,487 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 124,921 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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N137 XOH is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N137 XOH, 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 N137 XOH registered?

N137 XOH is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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