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N639 JLW

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,740 mi
Last recorded115,740 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN639 JLW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 115,740 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 115,740 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 113,750 miles

Both rear - upper inner wishbone bushes worn

Slight buckle in Nearside front wheel rim

Fail 1 Jul 2008 113,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both rear - upper inner wishbone bushes worn

Slight buckle in Nearside front wheel rim

Pass 25 Jun 2007 108,054 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 103,196 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 103,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tie bars - front bushes splitting

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

Offside door mirror glass in poor condition

Play in both rear upper ball joints

Play in nearside rear - upper inner wishbone bushes

Slight knock from front under braking

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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N639 JLW is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N639 JLW, 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 N639 JLW registered?

N639 JLW is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N639 JLW safe to buy?

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