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N45 BBU

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,285 mi
Last recorded122,285 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN45 BBU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 122,285 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 121,607 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 120,806 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 120,108 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 119,075 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 117,733 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 114,930 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 111,747 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 106,943 miles

both rear tyre starting to perish

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear full ()

rear sub frame and all arms rusty and front arms too

Pass 14 Nov 2016 106,902 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 106,279 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

service brake efficiency only just met

Fail 23 Jun 2014 106,273 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 104,367 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering column

Pass 12 May 2008 103,319 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 102,679 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 102,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

non obligatory mirror damaged

offside mirror slightly deteriorated

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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N45 BBU is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N45 BBU, 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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N45 BBU is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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