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R543 FPN

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,869 mi
Last recorded104,869 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 FPN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 104,869 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 104,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 101,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 99,217 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,997 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 98,497 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 97,261 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 97,261 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 97,238 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,918 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 89,891 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 86,636 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,540 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 79,200 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 75,617 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 71,395 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,207 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,372 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 59,573 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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R543 FPN is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R543 FPN, 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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R543 FPN is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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