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N859 WJM

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,335 mi
Last recorded172,335 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 WJM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2009 172,335 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread starting to lift

Pass 2 Oct 2008 166,895 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wipers slight smearing

n/s/r and o/s/r upper ball joints slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2007 161,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 7 Sep 2006 155,115 miles

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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N859 WJM is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N859 WJM, 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 N859 WJM registered?

N859 WJM is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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