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N845 HOY

1996 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,204 mi
Last recorded103,204 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN845 HOY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 103,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view plastic lens fitted (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view plastic lens fitted (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers, engine covers and undertrays fitted

underbody coated in mud

Pass 23 Oct 2014 101,719 miles

general underbody corrosion

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2014 101,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

main brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 10 May 2012 101,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 101,661 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 101,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 96,490 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 96,485 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 20 Oct 2008 88,367 miles

Nearside wing mirror image distorted

Offside wing mirror image distorted

Fail 16 Oct 2008 88,363 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror image distorted

Offside wing mirror image distorted

Slight play in both rear upper suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 29 May 2008 86,588 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 82,789 miles

Slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

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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N845 HOY is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N845 HOY, 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 N845 HOY registered?

N845 HOY is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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