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N223 HLH

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,069 mi
Last recorded67,069 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 HLH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 67,069 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 65,796 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,796 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 64,181 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,647 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal travel long

Pass 27 Nov 2007 57,728 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2006 53,977 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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N223 HLH is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N223 HLH, 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 N223 HLH registered?

N223 HLH is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N223 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N223 HLH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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