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N899 RPJ

1996 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,111 mi
Last recorded242,111 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN899 RPJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 242,111 miles

Battery insecure

bonnet struts not working

n/s front lower ball joint has slight lift

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2011 242,110 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Battery insecure

bonnet struts not working

n/s front lower ball joint has slight lift

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2009 235,913 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 May 2007 214,494 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 214,494 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 190,683 miles

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

Offside 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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N899 RPJ is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N899 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 N899 RPJ registered?

N899 RPJ is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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