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R51 WNB

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,882 mi
Last recorded133,882 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 133,882 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 133,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 129,692 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 129,692 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2012 123,904 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 119,622 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 116,742 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 113,721 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 111,033 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 108,588 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 99,058 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 WNB is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WNB, 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 R51 WNB registered?

R51 WNB is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R51 WNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R51 WNB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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