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N2 MMG

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,007 mi
Last recorded117,007 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 MMG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 117,007 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under of vehicle corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2024 109,956 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under of vehicle corrosion various

Pass 16 Sep 2023 105,762 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 98,601 miles

Front Outer Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 95,145 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 95,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,284 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 92,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 92,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,283 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 92,283 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 90,952 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outside edges.

Slight play in both front top suspension arm top ball joints.

Slight play in both rear top suspension arm top bushes.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 90,952 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outside edges.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play in both front top suspension arm top ball joints.

Slight play in both rear top suspension arm top bushes.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,945 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/rear tyres cracked and perished.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 82,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 82,358 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 77,279 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 77,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s/r drive shaft outer gaitor split

Pass 19 Sep 2009 73,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,407 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 70,343 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 70,333 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 69,141 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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N2 MMG is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N2 MMG, 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 N2 MMG registered?

N2 MMG is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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