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N821 SDN

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,747 mi
Last recorded188,747 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN821 SDN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 188,747 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 178,636 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 175,476 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 174,358 miles

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 16 Feb 2006 171,915 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 171,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N821 SDN is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N821 SDN, 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 N821 SDN?

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What year was N821 SDN registered?

N821 SDN is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N821 SDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N821 SDN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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