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R186 FFG

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

203,560 mi
Last recorded203,560 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 FFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 203,560 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 199,813 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Offside central floor pan puncture hole in it

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

front and rear suspension components getting rusty/corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 199,809 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Offside central floor pan puncture hole in it

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

front and rear suspension components getting rusty/corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2017 199,802 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2016 195,704 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 195,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 189,031 miles

N/S/F Tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2014 186,263 miles

O/S/R Brake starting to bind

Pass 8 Jul 2013 182,526 miles

N/S/F Tyre cracked and perished

Fail 3 Oct 2011 182,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust underguards partially insecure

Front and rear discs pitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres 3mm tread

Pass 3 Oct 2011 182,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust underguards partially insecure

Front and rear discs pitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear tyres 3mm tread

Pass 6 May 2010 175,314 miles

All suspension and subfame components showing signs of corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 May 2010 175,314 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All suspension and subfame components showing signs of corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2007 175,274 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 175,274 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 175,215 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R186 FFG is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R186 FFG, 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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R186 FFG is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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