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R583 BKW

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

187,985 mi
Last recorded187,985 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR583 BKW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 187,985 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 187,704 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 186,533 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 185,251 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 182,697 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 182,666 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 180,645 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 180,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 179,629 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 179,623 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 178,319 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 175,932 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 172,904 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 167,356 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 164,041 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2007 160,258 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 151,491 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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R583 BKW is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R583 BKW, 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 R583 BKW registered?

R583 BKW is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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