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R530 BNW

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,892 mi
Last recorded130,892 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 BNW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 130,892 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components etc

corrosion to rear chassis sections/floors etc

corrosion to rear inner sill closures etc

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2012 130,892 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

corrosion to front and rear suspension components etc

corrosion to rear chassis sections/floors etc

corrosion to rear inner sill closures etc

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2011 129,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight deterioration of o/s door mirror glass

Small radial cracks on O/S/F and N/S/F outer tyre walls

Pass 2 Jul 2010 128,013 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some corrosion to rear chassis'/inner sill closure areas etc....

Fail 1 Jul 2010 127,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear brake pipes rusting

rear subframe rusting

rust to rear chassis

sill covers fitted

unable to fully check front brakes

Pass 11 Jun 2009 125,943 miles

rear chassis & jacking points corroded / rear brake pipes covered with under seal

Pass 25 Jun 2008 123,964 miles

slight rust to rear floor and subframe

Pass 18 Jun 2007 122,234 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 122,231 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 120,085 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 120,085 miles

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

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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R530 BNW is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R530 BNW, 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 R530 BNW registered?

R530 BNW is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R530 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 BNW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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