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N364 XBR

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,212 mi
Last recorded113,212 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN364 XBR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 113,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 113,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire both middle and rear (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 110,734 miles

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

heat shield loose

n/s front tyre outer edge worn

rear subframe rusted and corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 108,450 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2016 108,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2015 106,222 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 103,971 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 103,971 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 100,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,353 miles

corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 29 Jun 2012 95,353 miles

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

corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 22 Jun 2011 92,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 87,484 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 87,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 81,451 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 74,467 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 70,724 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 70,695 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 69,292 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 65,406 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 65,348 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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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N364 XBR is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N364 XBR, 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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N364 XBR is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 6 February 1996.

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