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N717 CUK

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

150,114 mi
Last recorded150,114 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN717 CUK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 150,114 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 146,501 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and treads low

Nearside Front Indicator slightly loose

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Sep 2020 146,411 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 145,884 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top wishbone! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 143,854 miles

Note! offside rear tyre sidewall is perished.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 143,854 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Note! brake pad tell tale illuminated.

Note! offside rear tyre outer sidewall is perished.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Note! both front tyres are worn on inside edges and outer sidewalls are cracked and perished.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 141,281 miles

Note! both rear tyres splitting and perished on sidewalls

Pass 24 Aug 2016 139,624 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 139,618 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 137,848 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 134,789 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 134,789 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 131,986 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 128,539 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 125,487 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 125,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 125,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

All rear metal suspension components suffering heavy corrosion.

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and between tread on outside edge.

n/s/f pad locking device incorrectly fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 121,674 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Aug 2010 121,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jul 2009 117,555 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 111,476 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 107,148 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 107,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre perishing tread cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2006 100,926 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 100,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N717 CUK is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N717 CUK, 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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What year was N717 CUK registered?

N717 CUK is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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