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N997 PFB

1995 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,932 mi
Last recorded226,932 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN997 PFB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 226,932 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise rear suspension joints worn advise cut in o/s/f tyre advise bonnet struts weak advise power steering rack damp

Fail 24 Jul 2012 226,931 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise rear suspension joints worn advise cut in o/s/f tyre advise bonnet struts weak advise power steering rack damp

Pass 21 Jul 2011 219,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

advise cut in o/s/f tyre advise o/s door mirror discoloured advise bonnet struts weak

Fail 26 Jul 2010 207,879 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak,( water pump?). o/s door mirror glass discoloured

Pass 26 Jul 2010 207,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak,( water pump?). o/s door mirror glass discoloured

Pass 31 Jul 2009 188,266 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 187,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

advise slight play in rear suspension joints advise o/s door mirror discoloured advise bonnet struts weak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 175,305 miles

advise front tyre treads low on edges advise o/s/r tyre tread low advise rear suspension joints worn advise vehicle structure corroded advise o/s door mirror discoloured

Pass 12 Jul 2007 160,339 miles

advise bonnet struts weak †advise o/s door mirror glass faded †advise exhaust front pipe bracket bolts corroded †advise coil springs corroded †advise some play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2006 147,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N997 PFB is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 131,886 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 N997 PFB, 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 31 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N997 PFB is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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