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N76 GDM

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,849 mi
Last recorded112,849 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN76 GDM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,849 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 112,849 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 84% (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jan 2016 110,568 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 19 Jan 2016 110,568 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Feb 2015 107,792 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 107,792 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 105,047 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 102,450 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 102,424 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jan 2012 99,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 99,738 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 97,773 miles

slight damage to n/s sill

Fail 12 Jan 2011 97,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to n/s sill

unable to see front brake pads due to caliper

Fail 25 Jan 2010 95,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 95,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 93,754 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 93,739 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 92,295 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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N76 GDM is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N76 GDM, 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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N76 GDM is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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