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N55 SKJ

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,912 mi
Last recorded111,912 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 SKJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 111,912 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 108,706 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 155,022 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 150,115 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 148,986 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 148,986 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 148,109 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 142,722 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 134,522 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 131,565 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 130,785 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint leaking grease

Offside Front lower ball joint leaking grease

Pass 13 Aug 2015 129,693 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 125,283 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 125,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2013 121,141 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 117,412 miles

nearside front wiper rubber split

offside front wiper rubber split

Pass 1 Sep 2011 116,538 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 115,012 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 115,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 113,853 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 109,631 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 109,631 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 107,679 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 98,880 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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N55 SKJ is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N55 SKJ, 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 N55 SKJ registered?

N55 SKJ is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is N55 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 SKJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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