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N193 DVR

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,974 mi
Last recorded175,974 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN193 DVR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 175,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

bonnet gas struts defective

surface corrosion on all underside suspension components

Fail 19 Apr 2017 175,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet gas struts defective

tyre size 225/60 r16

Pass 14 Apr 2016 168,960 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 161,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 153,339 miles

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)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 153,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 147,051 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 139,703 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 139,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 134,720 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 125,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 116,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 105,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre low on inner and outer edges /not cut to full depth tread

Fail 15 Jan 2008 105,706 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre low on inner and outer edges /not cut to full depth tread

Pass 9 Jun 2006 100,045 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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N193 DVR is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N193 DVR, 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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N193 DVR is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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