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R174 EGX

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,216 mi
Last recorded163,216 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 EGX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 163,216 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 161,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 159,490 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 159,490 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Sep 2016 157,313 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 157,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 155,296 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 150,708 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 148,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 148,258 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 146,317 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 146,317 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 143,530 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 140,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 137,817 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 133,990 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 128,263 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 121,722 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 121,722 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R174 EGX is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R174 EGX, 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 R174 EGX registered?

R174 EGX is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R174 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R174 EGX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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