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N725 GWC

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

102,674 mi
Last recorded102,674 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN725 GWC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 102,674 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 100,954 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear inner arches corroded

rear sub frame corroded

unable to test sills fully due to side skirts

Pass 27 Mar 2024 99,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe and attached components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,379 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

unable to test sills fully due to side skirts

Fail 31 Mar 2023 99,375 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

unable to test sills fully due to side skirts

Pass 1 Oct 2021 97,665 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to full check both outer sills due to plastic trim

Pass 1 Oct 2020 97,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic trim

Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully check both outer sills due to plastic trim

Pass 8 Mar 2018 93,969 miles

unable to test sills fully due to side skirts

Pass 25 Jan 2017 92,393 miles

unable to check sills fully due to side skirts

Pass 26 Jan 2016 91,144 miles

unable to check both outer sills due to trim

Pass 13 Oct 2014 89,952 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 89,041 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,224 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 85,652 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 83,837 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,177 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 82,120 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 81,209 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 80,190 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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N725 GWC is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N725 GWC, 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 N725 GWC registered?

N725 GWC is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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