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N8 PGW

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,505 mi
Last recorded115,505 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 PGW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 115,505 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 113,781 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 112,082 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 108,640 miles

O/S REAR HEATSHIELD INSECURE

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 108,634 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S REAR HEATSHIELD INSECURE

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 104,595 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 100,164 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 95,500 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 95,500 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 95,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Jul 2007 93,916 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 93,900 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 44,855 miles

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

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

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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N8 PGW is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N8 PGW, 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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N8 PGW is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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