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R484 PWN

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

138,246 mi
Last recorded138,246 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 PWN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 138,246 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 138,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to wear marker (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 137,638 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 5 May 2023 137,121 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 6 May 2022 136,664 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 136,345 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 135,811 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 134,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 134,377 miles

front discs slightly pitted.

rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 132,495 miles

rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 132,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 131,657 miles

front tyres perished.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 130,505 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 129,805 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 128,622 miles

front tyres slightly perished.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 127,753 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 126,786 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 125,885 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 125,881 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 124,899 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 123,808 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 120,288 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 84,103 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 79,445 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2004 70,871 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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R484 PWN is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 R484 PWN, 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 R484 PWN registered?

R484 PWN is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R484 PWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R484 PWN shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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