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N452 FHE

1996 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,007 mi
Last recorded122,007 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN452 FHE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 122,007 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 121,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 115,223 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,469 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 105,053 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 105,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 100,322 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 95,287 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,647 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 85,700 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 85,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 79,758 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,809 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)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,783 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 61,332 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 60,962 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,366 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing has very slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2007 48,334 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,000 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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N452 FHE is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N452 FHE, 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 N452 FHE registered?

N452 FHE is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N452 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N452 FHE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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