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N46 HLP

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

172,767 mi
Last recorded172,767 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 HLP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 172,767 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear sill repair covered in underseal

Offside Rear sill repair covered in underseal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 May 2022 172,767 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill repair covered in underseal

Offside Rear sill repair covered in underseal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 172,716 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 29 Oct 2020 171,863 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Various corrosion to chassis floors sills and suspension components

Fail 21 Oct 2020 171,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Various corrosion to chassis floors sills and suspension components

Pass 22 Oct 2019 171,432 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Various corrosion to chassis floors and suspension components

Fail 14 Aug 2019 171,431 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction air freshener and phone holder in zone a (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced flitch area above sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to various parts of chassis and floors

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 22 Aug 2018 170,477 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 169,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outter edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 15 Aug 2017 169,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outter edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2016 168,084 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Near side front tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Near side rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Near side rear tyre worn on outter edge

Off side rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Off side rear tyre worn on outter edge

Oil leak

Various corrosion to chassis floors and suspension components

Fail 5 Aug 2016 168,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system corroded

Near side front tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Near side rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Near side rear tyre worn on outter edge

Off side rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Off side rear tyre worn on outter edge

Oil leak

Various corrosion to chassis floors and suspension components

Pass 1 Sep 2015 167,052 miles

Front number plate cacked

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)

exhaust heat plate loose

steering rack leaking

Fail 24 Aug 2015 167,052 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cacked

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)

exhaust heat plate loose

steering rack leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2014 165,725 miles

Corrosion To Floors sills And Suspension Components

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 165,696 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion To Floors sills And Suspension Components

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 164,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 160,919 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 160,910 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 159,356 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 159,348 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 157,211 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 157,211 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear top ball joint slight play/

Pass 27 Mar 2009 149,454 miles

Offside front upper suspension joint replaced with secondhand unit.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 149,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 144,573 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 144,573 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 144,573 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes corroded

lots of repairs to whole exhaust system

n/s/f tyre close to limit

slight play in o/s/r top wishbone ball jiont

Pass 25 Aug 2006 139,021 miles

power steering rack damp

Fail 31 Jul 2006 139,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

power steering rack damp

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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N46 HLP is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N46 HLP, 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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N46 HLP is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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