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N949 GBF

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,171 mi
Last recorded94,171 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 GBF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 94,171 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,696 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 87,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2009 85,566 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 84,351 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 84,326 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 82,629 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 80,460 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 80,452 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)

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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N949 GBF is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N949 GBF, 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 N949 GBF registered?

N949 GBF is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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