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N359 UPH

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

181,426 mi
Last recorded181,426 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 UPH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 181,426 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low effort requires attention soon

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

fully undersealed underneath

Fail 9 May 2023 181,426 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low effort requires attention soon

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

fully undersealed underneath

Pass 6 May 2022 176,157 miles

NSR parking brake effort slightly low, requires attention soon

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

fully under sealed including fuel and brake pipes

Fail 29 Apr 2022 176,105 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened floor to sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened floor to sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NSR parking brake effort slightly low, requires attention soon

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

fully under sealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 14 May 2021 171,445 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Fail 13 May 2021 171,425 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 27 Feb 2020 168,784 miles

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 14 Mar 2019 164,487 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 161,109 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 18 Feb 2017 157,046 miles

Offside Rear unable to fully check chassis repair due to underseal

Fail 15 Feb 2017 157,043 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low dip beam (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 153,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 153,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 147,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 144,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 139,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust corrosion.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 136,390 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 136,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 134,130 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 131,706 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 126,272 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 126,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 123,914 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 120,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 115,537 miles

Rear 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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N359 UPH is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N359 UPH, 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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N359 UPH is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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