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N820 XWK

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,650 mi
Last recorded140,650 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN820 XWK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 140,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Jul 2015 140,650 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jul 2014 137,748 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

bonnet struts weak.

Fail 14 Jul 2014 137,741 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

bonnet struts weak.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 135,015 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 130,183 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 130,183 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 124,807 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 119,553 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 119,553 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 111,364 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2008 100,765 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 92,210 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 83,897 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 74,582 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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N820 XWK is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N820 XWK, 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 N820 XWK?

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What year was N820 XWK registered?

N820 XWK is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N820 XWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N820 XWK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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