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R152 BAU

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,901 mi
Last recorded77,901 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 BAU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2023 77,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 77,593 miles

Front windscreen wiper blade slightly worn (smearing) both

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 76,596 miles

Front wiper blade slightly worn both sides

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 75,818 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 75,364 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 75,020 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 73,935 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 73,660 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 73,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 72,720 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 72,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,134 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 68,891 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 68,542 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,930 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 67,343 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 66,567 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 65,323 miles

1,Nearside rear tyre worn ON LIMIT at outer edge.

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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R152 BAU is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R152 BAU, 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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R152 BAU is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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