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R15 SOL

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,003 mi
Last recorded120,003 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 SOL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 120,003 miles

NEAR SIDE & OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES,INNER EDGES WEARING OUT.

Fail 13 Apr 2013 120,003 miles

NEAR SIDE & OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES,INNER EDGES WEARING OUT.

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 106,201 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING OUT.

Fail 14 Apr 2012 106,201 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BRAKE WEAR WARNING LAMP ON DASH INSERT,

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING OUT.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 99,567 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 93,384 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 93,384 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 87,327 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Mar 2008 81,379 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Mar 2007 72,585 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 62,087 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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R15 SOL is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R15 SOL, 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 R15 SOL registered?

R15 SOL is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R15 SOL safe to buy?

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