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N873 YHN

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,322 mi
Last recorded152,322 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN873 YHN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 152,322 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear trailing arm bush's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight surface rust underneath.

Pass 3 Feb 2020 144,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge soon. (5.2.3 (e))

unable to see front pads.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 137,159 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 132,029 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 132,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/f side walls cracking.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 128,319 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)

suspension components rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2017 128,319 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

suspension components rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2016 121,659 miles

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

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

suspension components rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2015 116,790 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 112,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 106,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2012 99,897 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,023 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 95,719 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 92,973 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 90,353 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 85,362 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 80,984 miles

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

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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N873 YHN is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N873 YHN, 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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N873 YHN is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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