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N412 EKR

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

241,360 mi
Last recorded241,360 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN412 EKR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014 241,360 miles

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

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

All tyres are wearing on the inner edges

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 223,163 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 223,163 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Feb 2012 200,439 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside and nearside front exhaust catalysts are slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 200,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside and nearside front exhaust catalysts are slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2011 178,599 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 178,599 miles

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 152,468 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 130,687 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 127,632 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 127,632 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 119,627 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet gas struts weak

Pass 12 Mar 2007 119,627 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

bonnet gas struts weak

Pass 14 Mar 2006 112,799 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
Full Lexus LS400 reliability report

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N412 EKR is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N412 EKR, 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 N412 EKR registered?

N412 EKR is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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