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R187 RBD

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

207,574 mi
Last recorded207,574 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 RBD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 207,574 miles

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

child seat fitted preventing belt fullinspection

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 207,408 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

child seat fitted preventing belt fullinspection

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 192,000 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 177,007 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 162,483 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 147,392 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 147,391 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wiper linkage worn.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 144,879 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 144,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 141,550 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 132,603 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 124,848 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 113,467 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R187 RBD is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R187 RBD, 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 R187 RBD registered?

R187 RBD is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R187 RBD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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