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N177 UPH

1996 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,592 mi
Last recorded162,592 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN177 UPH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 162,592 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 161,020 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 159,780 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 159,798 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 157,572 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 155,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 154,372 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 154,370 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 152,435 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 150,629 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 150,622 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 148,890 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 148,850 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 146,430 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 138,559 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 129,652 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 129,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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N177 UPH is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N177 UPH, 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 N177 UPH registered?

N177 UPH is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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