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N594 DDY

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

234,755 mi
Last recorded234,755 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN594 DDY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 234,755 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn close to markers 225/60/16

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre offshape inner edge 225/60/16

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 225,331 miles

*** Rear brake pads wearing very thin ***

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2017 225,331 miles

*** Rear brake pads wearing very thin ***

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 214,433 miles

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

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

excessive oil leaks

Fail 10 Jun 2016 214,433 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

excessive oil leaks

Pass 15 Jun 2015 203,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

bonnet not staying open strut weak

rear center child seat not belted properly

steering pump noisey

Fail 15 Jun 2015 203,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet not staying open strut weak

rear center child seat not belted properly

steering pump noisey

Pass 14 Jun 2014 197,361 miles

bonnet struts weak

both front bottom ball joints gaitor slight leak of grease

oil leak

pas fluid level low - noise on full lock - topped up

Pass 17 Jun 2013 189,108 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre slightly offshape

Fail 17 Jun 2013 189,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre slightly offshape

Pass 12 Jun 2012 178,898 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 178,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 170,335 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 164,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 157,163 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 156,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 147,104 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 131,956 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 116,457 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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N594 DDY is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N594 DDY, 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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N594 DDY is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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