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R588 DBP

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,685 mi
Last recorded196,685 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 DBP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 196,685 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 191,647 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play in steering column top bush

Fail 9 Aug 2021 191,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 29 May 2019 188,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

front brakes noisey on application

Fail 22 May 2019 188,004 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

front brakes noisey on application

Pass 2 May 2018 178,261 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2017 167,986 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 158,778 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 148,217 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 147,358 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 147,339 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 146,551 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 145,620 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 143,216 miles

slight vertical lift in nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Jun 2010 138,440 miles

has plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2009 126,587 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 114,593 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 105,348 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 105,348 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 May 2006 99,748 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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R588 DBP is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R588 DBP, 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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R588 DBP is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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