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R65 SWG

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202,012 mi
Last recorded202,012 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 SWG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 202,012 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 201,988 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 190,502 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 190,472 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 177,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 171,909 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front tyre perished on tread area

Fail 14 Nov 2013 171,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front tyre perished on tread area

Pass 30 Jul 2012 165,759 miles

NSF back plate corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear springs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 164,570 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 160,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 160,220 miles

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 153,432 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2009 153,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2007 138,189 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 135,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 131,654 miles

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

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

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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R65 SWG is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R65 SWG, 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 R65 SWG registered?

R65 SWG is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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