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R633 BVS

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,129 mi
Last recorded179,129 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 BVS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 179,129 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 178,501 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 177,836 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 176,553 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 175,927 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 174,574 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 173,778 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 169,274 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 167,188 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 165,957 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 164,387 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 162,037 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 158,441 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 152,974 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 150,831 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 148,660 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 143,957 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 140,747 miles

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 16 May 2008 133,720 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 114,107 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2006 91,448 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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R633 BVS is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R633 BVS, 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 R633 BVS registered?

R633 BVS is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R633 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R633 BVS shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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