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R51 TLO

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

191,133 mi
Last recorded191,133 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 TLO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 191,133 miles

Bonnet release handle loose but able to be used.

Engine oil leak.

Front jacking points are damaged and corroded, but not excessively.

Headlamp aim's slightly low, adjusters inop.

Minor fraying of the driver's seatbelt.

Minor free play in steering rack bushes.

Nearside rear top suspension arm, inner rear bush has free play, borderline to failure.

Nearside steering rack end is damp.

Offside rear heat shield loose, but not likely to become detached.

Offside rear inner sill is corroded, almost to excess.

Rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion.

Temp. gauge inop.

Fail 28 Feb 2026 191,124 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Mirror ornaments. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch at bottom. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Corroded to excess. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release handle loose but able to be used.

Engine oil leak.

Front jacking points are damaged and corroded, but not excessively.

Headlamp aim's slightly low, adjusters inop.

Minor fraying of the driver's seatbelt.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear top suspension arm, inner rear bush has free play, borderline to failure.

Nearside steering rack end is damp.

Offside rear heat shield loose, but not likely to become detached.

Offside rear inner sill is corroded, almost to excess.

Rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion.

Temp. gauge inop.

Pass 17 Feb 2025 189,143 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 181,555 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 175,616 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 171,657 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 164,603 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 155,410 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 147,700 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 141,664 miles

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

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

general corrosion around vehicle.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 137,883 miles

lift in bottom swivels

Pass 19 Feb 2016 132,790 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 127,701 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 122,849 miles

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

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

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)

Offside rear tyre showing signs of age.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 117,080 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 111,517 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 106,950 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 101,269 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 98,067 miles

offside rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2007 93,843 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

play in both front lower ball joints

rear tramp arm bushes worn both sides

Pass 5 Sep 2006 90,566 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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R51 TLO is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R51 TLO, 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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R51 TLO is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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