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N870 RPJ

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,175 mi
Last recorded182,175 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN870 RPJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 182,175 miles

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

Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 176,785 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 176,785 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 172,911 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 172,911 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 168,871 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 168,871 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 164,380 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 160,245 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 153,874 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 146,875 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 139,115 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 130,015 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 122,290 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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N870 RPJ is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N870 RPJ, 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 N870 RPJ registered?

N870 RPJ is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N870 RPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N870 RPJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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