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R621 UKH

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,771 mi
Last recorded188,771 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 UKH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 188,771 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 188,771 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2011 172,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 164,994 miles

n/s/r handbrake cable mounting bracket insecure/loose

o/s/f wiper arm has a second arm that is slightly insecure

Fail 22 Apr 2010 164,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs slightly warped

n/s/r handbrake cable mounting bracket insecure/loose

o/s/f wiper arm has a second arm that is slightly insecure

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 151,451 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 151,451 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 140,207 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 125,801 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 108,011 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front to rear brake pipe pitted at rear

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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R621 UKH is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R621 UKH, 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 R621 UKH registered?

R621 UKH is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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