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N742 CAR

1996 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,223 mi
Last recorded120,223 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 CAR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 120,223 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 120,065 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 119,797 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,704 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 118,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 118,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 117,526 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 117,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 116,425 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 116,304 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody and suspension parts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 115,339 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 115,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 114,118 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 113,538 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 112,029 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 111,831 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 111,328 miles

n/s/r suspension rose bush

Pass 6 Oct 2010 110,351 miles

slight play in o/s/r lower rose bush

Fail 3 Mar 2010 110,293 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 109,719 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 108,367 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 106,914 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 104,164 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 104,115 miles

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

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

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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N742 CAR is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N742 CAR, 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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N742 CAR is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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