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R56 UMO

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,699 mi
Last recorded137,699 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 UMO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 137,699 miles

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

Vehicle is starting to corrode underneath in various places.

Pass 22 Jul 2024 131,769 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

bumper slightly cracked

under the vehicle getting corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 118,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 106,381 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 106,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 101,392 miles

front and rear Brake disc ;s slightly corroded

under seal protection applied underneath

Pass 20 Sep 2019 100,610 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 100,527 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,230 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 99,366 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 98,345 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,597 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013
Pass 27 Jul 2012 94,083 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 93,272 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 90,833 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 88,499 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 83,436 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 83,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f lower side light not working

Fail 6 Jul 2007 83,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 73,917 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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R56 UMO is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R56 UMO, 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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R56 UMO is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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