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N609 VHP

1995 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

239,293 mi
Last recorded239,293 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN609 VHP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 239,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges , surface corrosion to brake pipes , fuel lines and rear chassis sections

Pass 24 Jan 2012 231,211 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/rear brake disc corroded but not weakend

Pass 14 Jan 2011 219,157 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 208,076 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 208,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

drivers seatbelt frayed on edge , slight play steering rack mounts , rear discs corroded , surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 27 Jan 2009 194,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 181,497 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 165,203 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 164,882 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 149,127 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 148,730 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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N609 VHP is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N609 VHP, 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 N609 VHP registered?

N609 VHP is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 December 1995.

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