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R495 KUM

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,856 mi
Last recorded141,856 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 KUM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 141,856 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 125,545 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 112,326 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 112,326 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 97,463 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,516 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,638 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad wear light on

Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,186 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,256 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 51,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,590 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 47,590 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,019 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 40,041 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,947 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,885 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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R495 KUM 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 81.3%.

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 R495 KUM, 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 R495 KUM registered?

R495 KUM is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R495 KUM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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