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N568 PPJ

1996 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

257,113 mi
Last recorded257,113 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN568 PPJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 257,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hear shealds detached

Fail 5 Mar 2013 257,113 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hear shealds detached

Pass 7 Mar 2012 237,969 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 237,969 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 221,309 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Power steering noisey

Fail 7 Mar 2011 221,309 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Power steering noisey

Pass 9 Mar 2010 203,807 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 203,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 186,762 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 166,942 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 166,942 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 144,451 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 144,026 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 122,461 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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N568 PPJ is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N568 PPJ, 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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N568 PPJ is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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