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N271 OYY

1996 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,056 mi
Last recorded44,056 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 OYY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,056 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 44,053 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear reg.plate slightly delaminated.Both rear tyres show signs of age deterioration.O/S/F Tyre shows signs of wear on outer edge.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,522 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S Door mirror slightly delaminated O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge O/S/R Tyre shows signs of age deterioration

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 42,522 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S Door mirror slightly delaminated O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge O/S/R Tyre shows signs of age deterioration

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,089 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 41,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2007 45,063 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S/R tyre has slight rip in outer side wall not deep enough to show cords

Pass 17 Jun 2006 42,725 miles

Nearside 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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N271 OYY is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N271 OYY, 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 N271 OYY registered?

N271 OYY is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N271 OYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N271 OYY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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