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N275 SMV

1995 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,153 mi
Last recorded150,153 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN275 SMV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 150,153 miles

Several dash warning lights on but, none are M.O.T. specific

Fail 16 Jun 2021 150,153 miles

Several dash warning lights on but, none are M.O.T. specific

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2014 149,042 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 149,032 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2013 148,140 miles

customer advised front and rear tyres close to limit

Pass 20 Oct 2011 146,210 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 146,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 140,411 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 140,411 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 123,724 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 123,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 112,851 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 105,564 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 96,245 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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N275 SMV is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N275 SMV, 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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What year was N275 SMV registered?

N275 SMV is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N275 SMV safe to buy?

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