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R580 FGV

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

483,568 mi
Last recorded483,568 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 FGV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 483,568 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 474,776 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 474,771 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 466,613 miles

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

exhaust slightly detriorated

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 13 Mar 2009 466,608 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 11 Mar 2009 466,608 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 459,640 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering rack end ball joint offside

Pass 30 Jul 2007 555,520 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 422,677 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 397,808 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 369,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R580 FGV is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R580 FGV, 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 R580 FGV registered?

R580 FGV is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R580 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R580 FGV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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