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N228 VVM

1995 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 VVM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

odometer not displayed

Fail 19 Nov 2025

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

odometer not displayed

Pass 18 Apr 2023 131,241 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 130,362 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 130,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2021 128,524 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 127,648 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 125,881 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gator (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 123,229 miles

Central Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Signs of slight leak from power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak of grease (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 121,834 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 120,218 miles

bonnet hydrolic stay deterateing.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 117,753 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet struts weak.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 115,096 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 112,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 108,798 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 106,294 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 102,872 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 99,752 miles

cut in nearside front outter tyre wall but not exposing cords

Pass 29 May 2008 97,060 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 93,681 miles

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 12 Jun 2006 89,351 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 89,351 miles

Nearside Front 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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N228 VVM is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1995 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 131,886 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 N228 VVM, 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 31 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N228 VVM is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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