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N554 OGF

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,482 mi
Last recorded179,482 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN554 OGF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 179,482 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 171,558 miles

movement in nearside of steering rack.

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

screen damage on limit.

Fail 11 Feb 2008 171,558 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

movement in nearside of steering rack.

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

screen damage on limit.

Pass 30 May 2007 157,494 miles

front no. plate cracked

o/s no. plte light dim

slight play in both rear stub axle lower bushes

stonechip in screen just within limit screen center

Pass 2 Oct 2006 116,607 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 116,607 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 62,559 miles

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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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N554 OGF is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green 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 N554 OGF, 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 N554 OGF registered?

N554 OGF is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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