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N866 PPJ

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,376 mi
Last recorded160,376 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN866 PPJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2020 160,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

body sill covers fitted

exhaust shields loose

n/s and o/s rear upper suspension arms bushes wearing

pads warning light on

rear subframe heavily corroded unable to inspect properly

rear suspension mounting areas corroding

vehicle been standing

Pass 14 May 2019 158,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 155,441 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 155,439 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 152,808 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 150,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 May 2016 150,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 146,713 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 146,713 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 144,031 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 135,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2012 133,520 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 129,450 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 128,082 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009
Fail 2 Dec 2009

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

unable to check front pads

Pass 18 Nov 2008 123,447 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 120,397 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 115,924 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 107,162 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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N866 PPJ is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N866 PPJ, 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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N866 PPJ is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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