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N35 FHE

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

188,733 mi
Last recorded188,733 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 FHE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 188,733 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 188,196 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 178,949 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 160,312 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 160,107 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 152,170 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 151,160 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 151,103 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 147,949 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 147,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 138,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 135,671 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 135,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 128,327 miles

front tyres low inner edge +o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2010 122,371 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 119,183 miles

Both rear tyres have slight perishing N/s rear is also worn to the limit on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Various stone chips in front windscreen - all within legal requirements

Pass 3 Mar 2008 115,640 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2007 110,988 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 103,726 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N35 FHE is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N35 FHE, 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 N35 FHE registered?

N35 FHE is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 22 July 1996.

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