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N758 NGT

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,182 mi
Last recorded120,182 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN758 NGT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 120,182 miles

Rear brake back plates rusted

Fail 18 Aug 2025 120,145 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner sill inner wihg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates rusted

Pass 7 Aug 2024 118,766 miles

Rear brake back plates rusted

Pass 15 Aug 2023 117,370 miles

Rear brake back plates rusted

underside rusted

Pass 19 Aug 2022 115,833 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates rusted

underside rusted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 114,976 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 113,910 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front macpherson strut rusty

Rear chassis and suspension rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2020 113,897 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front macpherson strut rusty

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

Rear chassis and suspension rusty

Pass 29 May 2019 112,036 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 112,029 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 109,913 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 108,378 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 106,191 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 102,536 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2014 99,748 miles

metal shard in n/s front tyre

Pass 13 May 2013 96,958 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Apr 2013 96,826 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 May 2012 92,961 miles

n/s front spring broken on extreme end

slight play at both rear wheels

Pass 5 May 2011 89,184 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 85,676 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 81,935 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 74,767 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 72,126 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 66,248 miles

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

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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N758 NGT is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green 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 N758 NGT, 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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N758 NGT is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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