CarVerify

Free Car Check

N790 TJU

1996 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,573 mi
Last recorded110,573 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN790 TJU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 110,573 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end has small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 110,249 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 110,225 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 110,224 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 110,007 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction damage (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 91,646 miles

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

Rear Underside Of Vehicle Has Light Corrosion

Rear Underside Of Vehicle Has Light Corrosion

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,623 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,748 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

bonnet supports inop

brake pad warning light on

cannot see all brake pads

Fail 1 Oct 2014 82,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet supports inop

brake pad warning light on

cannot see all brake pads

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Oct 2013 79,933 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,866 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 57,693 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 64,953 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 64,953 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,579 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 52,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,933 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 34,459 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,632 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 26,476 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
Full Lexus LS400 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N790 TJU is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N790 TJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N790 TJU?

You can check the full history of N790 TJU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N790 TJU registered?

N790 TJU is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N790 TJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N790 TJU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N790 TJU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N790 TJU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.