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N405 VVU

1995 Lexus LS400

Gold Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,075 mi
Last recorded205,075 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN405 VVU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 205,075 miles

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

rear differential mounting rubber bushes detached.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 205,070 miles

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

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

rear differential mounting rubber bushes detached.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 203,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 203,738 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 201,897 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 201,452 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 200,283 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 191,776 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 179,848 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 175,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 165,197 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2008 165,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 154,064 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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N405 VVU is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N405 VVU, 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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N405 VVU is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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