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N509 PVL

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,690 mi
Last recorded161,690 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN509 PVL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 161,690 miles

Extensively modified - Lowered suspension / Non standard rear exhaust

Pass 8 Jan 2021 157,724 miles

Emmissions near max. limit

Lowered suspension fitted

Nearside handbrake reading slightly low

Non standard exhaust fitted - Slightly noisey

Tyres slightly stretched to rims

Pass 23 Dec 2019 147,228 miles

Emmissions near max. limit

Exhaust noisy Non-standard (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 147,104 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy Non-standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 136,975 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 136,916 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn arm noise poss bolt lose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension top arm to body bushes worn up and down movment on wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod insecurely attached top arm nut not locking and only on half nut thread (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm to body movement in bush up and down movment on wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure bench seat (10.1 (d))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 131,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis legs both sides (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 126,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear under sills to chassis rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2017 126,726 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

rear under sills to chassis rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2016 120,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear under sills surface rust

Pass 6 Jan 2015 114,555 miles

rear suspension arms surface rusty

rear under sills surface rust

Pass 8 Jan 2014 10,976 miles

rear under sills surface rust

Pass 20 Nov 2012 103,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear suspension arms rusty

rear under sill surface rust

Pass 10 Nov 2011 99,546 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 96,281 miles

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

rear pads low

Fail 25 Nov 2010 96,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Bonnet struts weak

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

O/S mirrior glass discolored

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 90,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bonnet sturts weak

o/s door mirror discoloured

Pass 28 Nov 2008 85,853 miles

Bonnnet struts weak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S mirror glass discolouring.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 80,759 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 76,099 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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N509 PVL is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N509 PVL, 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 N509 PVL registered?

N509 PVL is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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