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N741 LGK

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

171,938 mi
Last recorded171,938 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN741 LGK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 171,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside has some corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2025 169,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 166,930 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 164,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2022 162,485 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 160,196 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 159,046 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 159,046 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 158,697 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 157,645 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 157,318 miles

surface rust rear suspension

Pass 23 Jun 2016 156,580 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 156,011 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

resr corrosion to suspension components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 154,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 154,478 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 152,261 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 148,430 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 143,710 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 138,243 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 138,243 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 132,397 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 125,556 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 118,337 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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N741 LGK is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N741 LGK, 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 N741 LGK registered?

N741 LGK is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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