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N825 XBR

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

157,146 mi
Last recorded157,146 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN825 XBR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 157,146 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 157,144 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 155,300 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 155,299 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 154,329 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 154,328 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 153,384 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 148,657 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 148,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 145,983 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 145,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases NEAR CAT (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 144,449 miles

play in rear suspension both sides but unable to isolate

Pass 14 Jan 2015 142,549 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 142,549 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 140,107 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 137,065 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 134,123 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 127,629 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Dec 2010 127,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 120,564 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 120,564 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 113,859 miles

N/S/R tyre pressure low

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 30 Dec 2008 113,859 miles

brake warning light on dash

N/S/R tyre pressure low

Pass 22 Dec 2007 107,658 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 107,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 100,621 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 100,621 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Tracking is advisable.

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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N825 XBR is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 N825 XBR, 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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What year was N825 XBR registered?

N825 XBR is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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