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N711 YNV

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

233,969 mi
Last recorded233,969 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN711 YNV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 233,969 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion light

Pass 30 Apr 2025 231,461 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 231,380 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 228,527 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under body corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 228,409 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under body corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 225,479 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 222,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 220,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 218,163 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 212,511 miles

Nearside Rear light corrosion inner wheel arch

Pass 27 Mar 2018 208,481 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 205,086 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 199,487 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 192,568 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 188,596 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 184,394 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 181,221 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 176,911 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 169,767 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 158,868 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 150,969 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 143,645 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 135,121 miles

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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N711 YNV is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N711 YNV, 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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N711 YNV is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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