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N212 JFM

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,655 mi
Last recorded204,655 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 JFM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 204,655 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 204,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 202,034 miles

engine oil leaks

front tyres low tread uneven wear possible front wheel alignment required

offside rear tyre nail in tread

power steering rack leaks

rear diff oil leaks

slight play in nearside and offside rack ends

Fail 22 Jun 2010 201,954 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre nail in tread

power steering rack leaks

rear diff oil leaks

engine oil leaks

front tyres low tread uneven wear possible front wheel alignment required

slight play in nearside and offside rack ends

Fail 19 Jun 2009 197,987 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

low engine oil level

offside rear silencer heat sheild insercure

small diff oil leaks

Pass 19 Jun 2009 197,987 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

low engine oil level

offside rear silencer heat sheild insercure

small diff oil leaks

Pass 14 Feb 2008 191,376 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 191,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 185,528 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 180,313 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)

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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N212 JFM is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N212 JFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N212 JFM registered?

N212 JFM is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N212 JFM safe to buy?

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