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R49 HCD

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

96,550 mi
Last recorded96,550 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 HCD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 96,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 93,783 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 91,082 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 88,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 86,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 83,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2021 83,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 80,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 77,150 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 77,145 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,566 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,490 miles

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

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 10 Jan 2017 68,490 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,610 miles

bonnet supports weak

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 2 Jan 2015 62,169 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,411 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW IN TREAD DEPTH

STRONG ADVISE FRONT BONNET SUPPORTS WEAK -REPLACEMENT REQUIRED

Fail 13 Dec 2012 57,585 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

bonnett supports weak

offside rear tyre getting low in tread depth 3mm of tread left check often

suspect nearside rear tyre has slow puncture

Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,585 miles

bonnett supports weak

offside rear tyre getting low in tread depth 3mm of tread left check often

suspect nearside rear tyre has slow puncture

Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,061 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,203 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,599 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,960 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 46,342 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,956 miles

1/ both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2005 42,095 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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R49 HCD is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R49 HCD, 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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R49 HCD is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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