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N539 XBR

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,952 mi
Last recorded205,952 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN539 XBR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 205,952 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate slightly detiorated

Pass 8 May 2009 195,611 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 195,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 188,355 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 188,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 177,686 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 164,804 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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N539 XBR is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N539 XBR, 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 N539 XBR registered?

N539 XBR is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N539 XBR safe to buy?

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