MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,892 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
some corrosion to rear chassis'/inner sill closure areas etc....
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
rear chassis & jacking points corroded / rear brake pipes covered with under seal
slight rust to rear floor and subframe
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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