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R116 AKR

1997 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,044 mi
Last recorded204,044 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 AKR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 204,044 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 186,320 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 170,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

bonnet struts not holding

Pass 28 Apr 2011 170,071 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet struts not holding

Pass 27 Apr 2010 165,446 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 162,465 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 162,445 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 154,090 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 128,058 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 103,192 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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R116 AKR is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R116 AKR, 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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What year was R116 AKR registered?

R116 AKR is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R116 AKR safe to buy?

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