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N597 JLU

1995 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,500 mi
Last recorded112,500 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 JLU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 112,500 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 105,700 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 97,427 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 88,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Dec 2009 88,302 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 87,201 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 80,933 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 78,009 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2006 75,065 miles

outter edge of nearside front tyre wearing out

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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N597 JLU is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 131,886 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 N597 JLU, 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 31 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N597 JLU registered?

N597 JLU is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N597 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N597 JLU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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