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N428 URS

1995 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

116,369 mi
Last recorded116,369 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 URS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2025 116,369 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front bush location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Indicator lense damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe and rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sillls (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside waxoiled not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2024 115,919 miles

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components showing signs of corrosion front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both n/s and o/s rear brake disc back plates corroded and insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2024 115,906 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components showing signs of corrosion front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both n/s and o/s rear brake disc back plates corroded and insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2023 114,915 miles

Brake pad warning light on but all pad life ok

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded including

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And its mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 114,914 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad warning light on but all pad life ok

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant low

Front and rear suspension components corroded including

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And its mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 113,360 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash, all pads above wear limit

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight judder during brake test

Fail 15 Aug 2022 113,200 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke/misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 115,824 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear feed (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 111,021 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2020 110,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 110,947 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr nsr upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to rear sub frame and associated parts

steering rack gaiters damp with oil

Pass 15 Jan 2019 110,936 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate missing

light corrosion to rear underside of vehicle including subframe

parking brake would benefit from adjustment

Fail 15 Jan 2019 110,936 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate missing

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

light corrosion to rear underside of vehicle including subframe

parking brake would benefit from adjustment

Pass 17 Jan 2018 110,901 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 110,704 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 110,186 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 22 Jan 2016 110,186 miles

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

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 30 Jan 2015 109,045 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 107,179 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 107,168 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 105,177 miles

osf nsf tyre walls cracking slightly

osr nsr tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Feb 2012 103,929 miles

osr nsr tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads wareing thin

Pass 15 Feb 2011 102,365 miles

nsf rack gator wet with oil

osr nsr brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 100,572 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 97,648 miles

both rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear floors and outer/ inner sills are starting to corrode

slight oil weep from nearside steering rack gaiter

Fail 11 Feb 2009 97,648 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear floors and outer/ inner sills are starting to corrode

slight oil weep from nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 23 Jan 2008 91,230 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 91,230 miles

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

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

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

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

put exhaust sealer on exhaust leak. recommend new flanges soon on both catalytic convertors and downpipes

slight leak from nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 22 May 2007 86,462 miles

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

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

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

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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N428 URS is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 N428 URS, 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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N428 URS is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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