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N400 TJP

1995 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

184,254 mi
Last recorded184,254 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 TJP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2020 184,254 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 184,034 miles

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

Offside Front side repeater slight damage

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet struts inoperative

reverse inoperative

Fail 9 Dec 2019 184,034 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front side repeater slight damage

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet struts inoperative

reverse inoperative

Pass 7 Dec 2018 183,211 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit ( 3mm ) & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet struts inoperative

no reverse light inoperative

Fail 6 Dec 2018 183,211 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached insecure and damaged (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front seatbelt retraction very poor

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

Offside Front drivers wing mirror affected by heating elements still visible to reverse

Offside Front seatbelt retraction very poor

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit ( 3mm ) & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet struts inoperative

emissions failure

no reverse light inoperative

Pass 14 Dec 2017 182,584 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 182,584 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2016 181,177 miles

Corrosion to underside

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 178,966 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 176,675 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 171,213 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 171,213 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 166,081 miles

All rear suspension corroded.

All rear suspension joints have play.

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

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 158,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 148,622 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 148,612 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 138,480 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 138,469 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 127,242 miles

Front 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 Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 127,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front 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 Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 116,236 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2006 109,464 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 104,037 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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N400 TJP is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1995 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 131,886 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 N400 TJP, 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 31 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N400 TJP is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 4 October 1995.

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