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R201 DCA

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,709 mi
Last recorded199,709 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 DCA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 199,709 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 199,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 183,751 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 169,160 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 153,162 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 132,484 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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R201 DCA is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R201 DCA, 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 R201 DCA registered?

R201 DCA is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R201 DCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 DCA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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