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N886 LGK

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,124 mi
Last recorded104,124 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN886 LGK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has many cuts on it

Offside Front Tyre is Perished and has cuts

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 104,109 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has many cuts on it

Offside Front Tyre is Perished and has cuts

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 103,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 103,400 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 102,603 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 100,602 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2008 98,994 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 98,983 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 95,989 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 95,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 88,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N886 LGK is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N886 LGK, 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 N886 LGK registered?

N886 LGK is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 9 March 1996.

Is N886 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N886 LGK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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