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N142 OYO

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,145 mi
Last recorded133,145 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 OYO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 133,145 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 129,363 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 120,815 miles

chip in the windscreen

Fail 11 May 2012 120,815 miles

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

chip in the windscreen

Pass 11 May 2011 109,121 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 11 May 2011 109,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 104,350 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 104,350 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 94,441 miles

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges of tread

both rear top suspension arm bushes have slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2008 94,441 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges of tread

both rear top suspension arm bushes have slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2008 82,216 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 68,959 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 56,610 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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N142 OYO is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N142 OYO, 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 N142 OYO registered?

N142 OYO is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N142 OYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N142 OYO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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