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N939 JBY

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,715 mi
Last recorded116,715 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN939 JBY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 116,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 110,746 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 104,634 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 104,632 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 103,849 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 99,691 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 92,352 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 88,986 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 86,894 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 80,100 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 74,180 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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N939 JBY is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 N939 JBY, 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 N939 JBY registered?

N939 JBY is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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