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N162 HWP

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,685 mi
Last recorded3,685 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 HWP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2021 3,685 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 3,315 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 3,270 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 3,261 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 3,249 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 3,240 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 3,198 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 3,164 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 3,137 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 3,080 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 3,051 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 2,985 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 2,920 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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N162 HWP is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 N162 HWP, 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 N162 HWP registered?

N162 HWP is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N162 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N162 HWP shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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