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R780 CHE

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,884 mi
Last recorded127,884 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 CHE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 127,884 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 120,716 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 115,698 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 114,775 miles

rear suspension parts heavily corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2015 114,771 miles

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

rear suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 108,911 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 104,480 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 104,480 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,408 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 101,067 miles

rear subframe rusted

Pass 9 Nov 2010 98,931 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 95,467 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)

Offside Front 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 15 Oct 2008 88,677 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 88,658 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 80,899 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 72,298 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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R780 CHE is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R780 CHE, 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 R780 CHE registered?

R780 CHE is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R780 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 CHE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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