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R737 DGB

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,435 mi
Last recorded86,435 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 DGB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 86,435 miles

fuel pipes at rear are slightly corroded

vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Fail 14 Sep 2013 86,435 miles

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

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

fuel pipes at rear are slightly corroded

vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,841 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 81,523 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 80,756 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 79,748 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 77,861 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,948 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 68,540 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 68,531 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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R737 DGB is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R737 DGB, 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 R737 DGB registered?

R737 DGB is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R737 DGB safe to buy?

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