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R143 UMO

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,163 mi
Last recorded149,163 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 UMO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2012 149,163 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

unable to see front brake pads

underbody corroded in places

Pass 3 Sep 2011 144,506 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 139,084 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear parking brake down on performance

strong advisory that both exhaust down pipe to center section mountings are corroded and starting to leak

strong advisory that the front brake pads are worn to the limit

strong advisory that the offside front lower ball joint is worn to max wear limit

Pass 5 Aug 2009 133,016 miles

offside front lower ball joint worn to maximum wear limit

Fail 4 Aug 2009 133,016 miles

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

225/55/16 avon zv3

both rear tyres worn to limit

exhaust cat to center section corroded and starting to leak

offside front lower ball joint worn to maximum wear limit

rear number plate delaminateing

Pass 8 Oct 2007 120,793 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear subframe bushes perishing

stone chip in offside headlamp glass

Pass 18 Oct 2006 112,633 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 112,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

incorrect size tyres fitted to all wheels

nearside rear tyre excessively worn on inner sidewall due to incorrect size tyre fitted to wheel and low tyre pressure.

Pass 12 Oct 2005 107,305 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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R143 UMO is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R143 UMO, 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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R143 UMO is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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