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N701 YNF

1996 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

269,277 mi
Last recorded269,277 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN701 YNF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 269,277 miles

under side of car corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 264,872 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 264,869 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 259,010 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 252,723 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 241,158 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from right hand bank front section

Pass 21 Dec 2016 232,240 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 221,684 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 212,885 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 200,556 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 191,659 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 191,659 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 176,051 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 176,051 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 167,285 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 156,678 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 147,024 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 132,521 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 113,407 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 112,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 95,928 miles

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

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

both front head lamp aims are on maximum low level

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

rear chassis corroded

unable to fully inspect rear suspension turrets due to c overs fitted

unable to inspect sills due to covers

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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N701 YNF is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 N701 YNF, 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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N701 YNF is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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