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R68 FNW

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,211 mi
Last recorded159,211 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 FNW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 159,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front and rear axle has surface corrosion

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2017 157,067 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery temporary secured

bonnet struts weak

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear tyres poor condition & worn on edges

engine sump corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front disc's slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded at rear

offside front brake back plate missing

rear axle corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in steering wheel

vehicle under side has signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2017 157,061 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery temporary secured

bonnet struts weak

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear tyres poor condition & worn on edges

engine sump corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front disc's slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded at rear

offside front brake back plate missing

rear axle corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in steering wheel

vehicle under side has signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2016 154,839 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 152,965 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 152,964 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 151,636 miles

all tyres perrishing.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 150,372 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 149,120 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 147,218 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 145,595 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 143,911 miles

front number plate cracked not insecure

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

underside of car corroding recommend oil spray

Fail 1 Oct 2009 143,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked not insecure

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

underside of car corroding recommend oil spray

Pass 13 Sep 2008 142,122 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 142,024 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 139,323 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 139,323 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 12 May 2006 135,741 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 135,741 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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R68 FNW is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R68 FNW, 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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R68 FNW is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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