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N145 PYL

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

166,788 mi
Last recorded166,788 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN145 PYL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 166,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Aug 2023 166,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 165,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 163,168 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 161,144 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 158,595 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 156,652 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 156,652 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 152,797 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 148,039 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 144,087 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 140,195 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 140,189 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 135,924 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 135,924 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 130,546 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 126,871 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 122,065 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 117,465 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 114,258 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 105,664 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 105,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 96,889 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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N145 PYL is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N145 PYL, 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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N145 PYL is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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