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L400 MOX

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,758 mi
Last recorded165,758 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 MOX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 165,758 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 158,126 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 153,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall perishing

Rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2016 150,948 miles

Coolant residue around thermostat housing.

Front Both wiper blades smeary. Nearside mirror unit missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked and perished.

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy rust line on braking face. Squeal from offside rear when handbrake applied. Internal shoes in disc. (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 150,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant residue around thermostat housing.

Front Both wiper blades smeary. Nearside mirror unit missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked and perished.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy rust line on braking face. Squeal from offside rear when handbrake applied. Internal shoes in disc. (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 149,594 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 149,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 147,199 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 147,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 142,610 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 142,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 133,072 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 121,757 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 121,755 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2010 110,569 miles

All tyres perished

Brake discs pitted

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 29 May 2009 110,558 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 110,415 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 110,412 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs slightly corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2006 107,592 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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L400 MOX is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1997 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 122,973 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 L400 MOX, 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 29 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L400 MOX is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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