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N231 LAM

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,345 mi
Last recorded76,345 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 LAM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,345 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight blow on o/s manifold to down pip area when cold

Fail 11 Apr 2014 76,345 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight blow on o/s manifold to down pip area when cold

Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,192 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 59,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,168 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,054 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,278 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)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 40,278 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,028 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 34,636 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,977 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,691 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,673 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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N231 LAM is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 N231 LAM, 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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N231 LAM is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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