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R550 FPN

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,988 mi
Last recorded72,988 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 FPN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 72,988 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 69,684 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 67,461 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 67,237 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2022 65,530 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 56,056 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 54,225 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 54,099 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 52,165 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 48,688 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 48,651 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 47,124 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 45,458 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,581 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 37,930 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges .

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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R550 FPN is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R550 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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What year was R550 FPN registered?

R550 FPN is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R550 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 FPN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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