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N972 ENX

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,649 mi
Last recorded183,649 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 ENX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2016 183,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both sides (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 169,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 153,595 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 153,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracked in the tread

Pass 24 Jul 2013 150,127 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Bonnet struts weak bonnet does not stay up unaided

Itv stickers around windscreen recommend removal of none valid ones

Nearside rear tyre slight perishing inside outer tread

Fail 16 Jul 2013 149,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Bonnet struts weak bonnet does not stay up unaided

Brake pad wear indicator on - rear brake sensor not fitted and front disconnected

Itv stickers around windscreen recommend removal of none valid ones

Nearside rear tyre slight perishing inside outer tread

offside rear tyre perished

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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N972 ENX is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N972 ENX, 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 N972 ENX registered?

N972 ENX is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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