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N68 BVT

1995 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,882 mi
Last recorded159,882 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN68 BVT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 159,882 miles

bonnet hydraulic struts weak

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

n/s/f indicator lens slightly insecure

o/s/r tyre worn low inner shoulder

slight corrosion noted front and rear suspension compenents

slight fluid weepage n/s-o/s steering rack gaiters

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 156,142 miles

bonnet support struts weakened

corrosion featured within front/rear suspension components

slight weepage n/s-o/s steering rack gaiters

Pass 5 Sep 2014 150,868 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bonnet gas struts weakened

n/s/f -o/s/f position lamp slightly insecure

Fail 26 Aug 2014 150,697 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bonnet gas struts weakened

n/s/f -o/s/f position lamp slightly insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2013 144,222 miles

n/s-o/s steering rack gaiters dampness noted

n/s/f side lamp lens slightly insecure

o/s/f side lamp lens slightly insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2012 137,062 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 137,062 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 130,851 miles

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

nearside steering rack gaitor slight seepage noted

surface corrosion to rear chassis rails noted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 130,851 miles

nearside steering rack gaitor slight seepage noted

surface corrosion to rear chassis rails noted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 125,145 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)

Offside rear brake disc shield corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2010 125,145 miles

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

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)

Offside rear brake disc shield corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 116,613 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 116,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 110,671 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 110,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 110,025 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 110,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 103,086 miles

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

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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N68 BVT is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N68 BVT, 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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N68 BVT is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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