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N679 BVW

1995 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,514 mi
Last recorded215,514 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN679 BVW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 215,514 miles

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

slight lift both rear top balljoints

Fail 23 Apr 2009 215,512 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

radiator leaking

slight lift in n/s/r and o/s/r top ball joints

Fail 16 Apr 2009 214,970 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2008 209,189 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2007 204,125 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 204,125 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 197,262 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 196,959 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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N679 BVW is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N679 BVW, 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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N679 BVW is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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