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N896 LGS

1999 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,551 mi
Last recorded84,551 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 LGS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 84,551 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 84,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 129,312 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 120,570 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 100,225 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 100,223 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 91,401 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s n/s rear hand brake

oil leak

steering rack slight play

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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N896 LGS is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 120,667 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 N896 LGS, 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 27 years old, this Lexus LS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N896 LGS registered?

N896 LGS is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is N896 LGS safe to buy?

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