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N460 DVM

1996 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,466 mi
Last recorded168,466 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN460 DVM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 168,466 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing very badly inner edge needs replacing very soon

Pass 17 May 2016 164,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 156,982 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 156,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 149,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 144,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

borderline pass condition of n/s/f upper ball joint rubber recommend replacement

Pass 1 Feb 2012 138,330 miles

both rear upper suspension wish bone bushes have slight play recommend replace

front number plate perished recommend replace

Fail 19 Jan 2012 138,074 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear upper suspension wish bone bushes have slight play recommend replace

front number plate perished recommend replace

Pass 9 Jan 2011 130,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2010 130,231 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

drivers door mirror & front numberplate just meet requirements

Pass 14 Nov 2009 119,550 miles

tinted windows leaflet issued

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres wearing very badly inner edge cords will be exposed very soon on limit need replacing now

Fail 14 Nov 2009 119,550 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

tinted windows leaflet issued

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres wearing very badly inner edge cords will be exposed very soon on limit need replacing now

Pass 22 Oct 2008 109,539 miles

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

front side windows tinted possbley illegal

stone chips front windscreen within spec at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2007 104,406 miles

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

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

bonnet not staying open

slight distortion to drivers door mirror

Pass 12 Sep 2006 99,484 miles

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

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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N460 DVM is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N460 DVM, 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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N460 DVM is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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