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N447 EKR

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,322 mi
Last recorded116,322 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 EKR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2013 116,322 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

n/s and o/s inner sill areas corroded

n/s/f bumper corner damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2012 109,736 miles

bonnet struts weak

fluid leak from steering rack

nsr tyre cracked and chaffing on nsr whhel arch ( arch dented )

rear discs badly corroded - grinding noise from rear brakes !

Pass 4 Jul 2011 106,724 miles

bonnet prop rams worn

fluid leak from steering rack

nsr tyre cracked

play in steering column top mount

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2009 105,271 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 104,400 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 102,518 miles

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

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

near side door mirror repair

Pass 18 Jan 2007 99,269 miles

near side front tyre inner edge

off side front tyre inner edge

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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N447 EKR is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N447 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 N447 EKR registered?

N447 EKR is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N447 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N447 EKR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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