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N141 JLW

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

144,654 mi
Last recorded144,654 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 JLW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 144,654 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 144,027 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 143,079 miles

bonnet supports weak

Pass 22 Feb 2016 137,739 miles

Rear under body/suspension has corrision

Pass 6 Feb 2014 135,791 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 135,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to rear subframe,suspension conponents,brake back plate,sills and chassis

wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 18 Jan 2013 131,355 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 131,355 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 126,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 122,809 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2010 118,616 miles

rear brake discs edges rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2010 118,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

rear brake discs edges rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2009 113,658 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 113,658 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 107,939 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 99,537 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 95,467 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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N141 JLW is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue 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 N141 JLW, 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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N141 JLW is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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