MOT Status
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191,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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.
lift in bottom swivels
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.
offside rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge
nearside rear tyre tread depth low
play in both front lower ball joints
rear tramp arm bushes worn both sides
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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