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R448 FFG

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,872 mi
Last recorded122,872 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 FFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 122,872 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025
Pass 25 Nov 2023 120,645 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 119,225 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 118,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 117,887 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 115,295 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 115,295 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 112,595 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 112,595 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 109,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 107,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 107,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 104,545 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 102,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 99,407 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 97,642 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 96,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 80,090 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 75,728 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 69,810 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 69,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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R448 FFG is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R448 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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What year was R448 FFG registered?

R448 FFG is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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