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N28 LBM

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,442 mi
Last recorded124,442 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 LBM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 124,442 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 121,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 117,992 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 115,453 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 115,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 112,320 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 110,005 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 109,871 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 108,873 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 107,720 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 106,090 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 104,191 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 102,167 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 100,383 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 98,452 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 95,045 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 94,199 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 91,141 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 89,722 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 87,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 87,343 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 82,119 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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N28 LBM is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N28 LBM, 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 N28 LBM registered?

N28 LBM is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N28 LBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N28 LBM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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