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N447 LYG

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,825 mi
Last recorded119,825 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 LYG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 119,825 miles

off side mirror damaged ok at time off test

slight leak near side steering rack ok at time off test

Pass 11 May 2009 113,982 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 110,033 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 105,499 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 105,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 100,967 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 100,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 96,663 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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N447 LYG is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

N447 LYG is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N447 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N447 LYG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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