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N712 HDM

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,135 mi
Last recorded154,135 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN712 HDM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 154,135 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 154,132 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2015 152,184 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

pad light on

Fail 12 Dec 2015 152,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

pad light on

Pass 22 Oct 2014 145,881 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 23 Dec 2013 144,963 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 144,935 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 142,837 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 139,490 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear b rake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2011 135,844 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 135,844 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 134,101 miles

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

Noise from nearside rear wheel when spun possibly from spring on handbrake shoes further investigation requird.

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

Bonnet gas struts weak!

Fail 10 Dec 2009 134,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

Noise from nearside rear wheel when spun possibly from spring on handbrake shoes further investigation requird.

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

Bonnet gas struts weak!

Pass 18 Dec 2008 124,829 miles

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

Offside and nearside front brake flexi's slightly perishing.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 114,313 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 114,180 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside and Offside rear pads appear low

Pass 20 Dec 2006 105,842 miles

Bonnet struts weak.

Headlamp switch slightly loose.

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 98,250 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 98,246 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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N712 HDM is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N712 HDM, 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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N712 HDM is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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