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N546 YAN

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

244,411 mi
Last recorded244,411 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN546 YAN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 244,411 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 234,215 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 234,215 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 225,386 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 221,374 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 221,374 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 215,237 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 215,211 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 208,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 200,841 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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N546 YAN is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N546 YAN, 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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N546 YAN is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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