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N262 FSX

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

239,061 mi
Last recorded239,061 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 FSX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 239,061 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 237,618 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 236,683 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 235,306 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 233,448 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 232,009 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 230,629 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 229,172 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 227,343 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 222,775 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 222,775 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 214,972 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 214,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 214,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

general corrosion to rear suspension

wear in rear wishbone bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2008

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2008

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 204,855 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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N262 FSX is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N262 FSX, 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 N262 FSX registered?

N262 FSX is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N262 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N262 FSX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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