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R532 KPG

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,120 mi
Last recorded152,120 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 KPG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 152,120 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 151,615 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak rear diff ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 145,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack is slightly damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 145,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 143,507 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 143,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 140,251 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 139,353 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 136,346 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 136,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 135,037 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 134,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 134,067 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 132,437 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 121,519 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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R532 KPG is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R532 KPG, 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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R532 KPG is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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