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N9 FJS

1996 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,590 mi
Last recorded129,590 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 FJS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2008 129,590 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes greased

plastic engine under tray fitted

vehicle showing signs of standing

Pass 27 Feb 2007 120,062 miles

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

both front headlamps on edge of low aim setting

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight brake judder on offside rear foot and handbrake

Pass 4 Mar 2006 110,400 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine under cover guard fitted

exhaust system starting to corrode

plastic guards covering engine

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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N9 FJS is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N9 FJS, 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 N9 FJS registered?

N9 FJS is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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