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R179 OGF

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,974 mi
Last recorded122,974 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 OGF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 122,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes worn

Fail 19 Apr 2019 122,974 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 118,554 miles

Front Number plate damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 118,542 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 108,650 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges & near legal limit

Fail 4 Apr 2016 108,650 miles

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

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

All four tyres wearing on edges & near legal limit

Fail 13 Jan 2015 102,510 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge & has a cut

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 102,510 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge & has a cut

Pass 14 Jan 2014 98,181 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front plastic insecure

Nearside rear plastic shield insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2014 98,181 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front plastic insecure

Nearside rear plastic shield insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2013 94,011 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 94,011 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,555 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2010 82,827 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 82,827 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,219 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 69,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 63,773 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 63,772 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,154 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 56,640 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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R179 OGF is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R179 OGF, 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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R179 OGF is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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