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N188 EHL

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,839 mi
Last recorded86,839 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 EHL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 86,839 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 84,984 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE EDGE WEAR / REAR TYRE PEELING

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,892 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE EDGE WEAR

Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,752 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 79,076 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,381 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,281 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 67,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,986 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 58,969 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s windscreen washer inop.

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,117 miles

exhaust heat shields loose and rattling.

n/s and o/s front forward facing suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

rear chassis under frame corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,978 miles

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

rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 8 Apr 2008 52,978 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) DANGEROUS

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

rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 10 Apr 2007 50,596 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre worn on both edges

o/s front and o/s rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 10 Apr 2007 50,596 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre worn on both edges

o/s front and o/s rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,873 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 46,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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N188 EHL is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 N188 EHL, 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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N188 EHL is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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