MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,974 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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)
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)
All four tyres wearing on edges & near legal limit
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
Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge & has a cut
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge & has a cut
Front number plate cracked
Nearside front plastic insecure
Nearside rear plastic shield insecure
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
Front number plate damaged
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front number plate cracked
Both front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
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
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R179 OGF registered?
R179 OGF is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is R179 OGF safe to buy?
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