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N178 UPH

1996 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

103,372 mi
Last recorded103,372 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 UPH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 103,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 103,358 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 102,596 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 102,595 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 102,521 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 102,108 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 102,108 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,430 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 98,242 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,899 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 92,656 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 85,164 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 75,501 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 73,303 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 71,565 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 66,666 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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N178 UPH is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 N178 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 N178 UPH registered?

N178 UPH is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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