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N886 TPC

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,221 mi
Last recorded119,221 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN886 TPC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 119,221 miles

Exhaust flange joints and nuts corroded away

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 115,558 miles

Exhaust flange joints and nuts corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 109,377 miles

Exhaust flange joint nuts corroded away

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front and nearside rear WORN TO LIMIT (devoid of tread at inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 109,377 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flange joint nuts corroded away

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front and nearside rear WORN TO LIMIT (devoid of tread at inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 98,575 miles

Exhaust flange joint nuts corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 95,713 miles

Exhaust flange joint nuts corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2020 95,359 miles

Exhaust flange joint nuts corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,371 miles

Exhaust flange joint nuts corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,264 miles

Exhaust flange nuts corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,599 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pads very thin

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,737 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 89,642 miles

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

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

standing corrosion on brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2014 88,852 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,797 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 81,138 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 81,138 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 77,853 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,788 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 70,235 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 66,435 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 65,074 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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N886 TPC is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N886 TPC, 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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N886 TPC is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N886 TPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N886 TPC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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