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R14 JDC

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,301 mi
Last recorded193,301 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 JDC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 193,301 miles

Centre Lower surface corrosion under all of the car

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 193,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 191,648 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 186,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2012 182,743 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 181,291 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 181,291 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 180,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 180,550 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 175,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 175,338 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 170,167 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 164,850 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 164,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R14 JDC is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R14 JDC, 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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R14 JDC is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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