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R659 AMA

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,097 mi
Last recorded54,097 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 AMA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 54,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

Fail 5 Sep 2025 54,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2024 51,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 49,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2023 49,423 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 22 Aug 2022 47,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All to front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 46,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s/f tyre perishing

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

front and rear suspension arms corroded

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

Fail 25 Aug 2020 45,409 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

front and rear suspension arms corroded

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2019 44,791 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,910 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,981 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

Fail 12 Jun 2017 42,974 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

sill covers fitted preventing full sill inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2016 41,939 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

several rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 41,738 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre is badly deteriorated

offside front tyre is deteriorated

offside rear tyre is badly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,738 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre is badly deteriorated

offside front tyre is deteriorated

offside rear tyre is badly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2014 41,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust shields loose

Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,284 miles

rear exhaust shields loose

Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,134 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,763 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,708 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 38,708 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,798 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 37,637 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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R659 AMA is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 R659 AMA, 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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R659 AMA is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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