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N42 FKE

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,630 mi
Last recorded146,630 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 FKE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 146,630 miles

battery insecure

brake wear warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 133,064 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 132,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 124,877 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 124,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 119,463 miles

all tyres on legal limit

Pass 3 Jan 2008 115,415 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 96,581 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 96,581 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 93,946 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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N42 FKE is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N42 FKE, 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 N42 FKE registered?

N42 FKE is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N42 FKE safe to buy?

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