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N81 GMA

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,096 mi
Last recorded151,096 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 GMA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 151,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 151,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 150,079 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

check front brake balance

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2017 148,268 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

play/wear in rear upper ball joints/bushes

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2016 145,852 miles

Offside Rear position lamp brighter than nearside

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

play in rear upper ball joints/suspension bushes

Fail 22 Nov 2016 145,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp brighter than nearside

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

play in rear upper ball joints/suspension bushes

Pass 27 Nov 2015 143,058 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE both rear tyres wearing very low on inner edges and perishing, replace ASAP

both rear suspension upper arm bushes and ball joints have slight play/movement

Pass 18 Nov 2014 140,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

STRONGLY ADVISE both rear tyres badly perished + wearing low on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

area behind rear of sills/chassis getting rusty

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 137,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

STRONGLY ADVISE both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished, replace

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

area behind rear of sills/chassis getting rusty

both rear + n/s front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2012 135,511 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear chassis and area behind rear of sills getting rusty

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2011 132,100 miles

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

both rear tyres perishing

check for dampness around steering pump/pipes

damage to windscreen

play/wear in n/s rear upper ball joint

rear chassis getting rusty

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Nov 2011 132,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

o/s rear spring rusty

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

STRONGLY ADVISE n/s wiper blade splitting

both rear tyres perishing

check for dampness around steering pump/pipes

damage to windscreen

play/wear in n/s rear upper ball joint

rear chassis getting rusty

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Nov 2010 128,784 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

STRONGLY ADVISE check rear service brake for imbalance, o/s reading low

STRONGLY ADVISE rear tyres perishing, replace A.S.A.P.

damage to windscreen

front brake hoses starting to perish

rear chassis starting to get rusty

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear suspension springs rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2010 128,784 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

STRONGLY ADVISE check rear service brake for imbalance, o/s reading low

STRONGLY ADVISE rear tyres perishing, replace A.S.A.P.

damage to windscreen

front brake hoses starting to perish

rear chassis starting to get rusty

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear suspension springs rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2009 125,157 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s & n/s rear suspension springs rusty

o/s & n/s rear tyres perishing

o/s front seat belt slow to retract

o/s rear service brake reading slightly low

rear chassis & area behind sills getting rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2008 122,094 miles

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 13 Nov 2007 116,472 miles

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

STRONGLY ADVISE check rear service brake, o/s slow coming on

Pass 20 Nov 2006 109,951 miles

replace o/s wiper blade

Pass 9 Nov 2005 103,385 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N81 GMA is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N81 GMA, 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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N81 GMA is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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