MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight 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)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Front Bonnet stuts very weak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Outer Front Upper Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
front and rear brake pads getting low
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R79 MJF is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 R79 MJF, 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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R79 MJF is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 23 September 1997.
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