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R810 XDM

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

1,282 mi
Last recorded1,282 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 XDM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 1,282 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 18 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 72,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 68,708 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,239 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of all underside components.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 63,502 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,786 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,878 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,558 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,353 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD GROOVES

Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,282 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 55,282 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 53,796 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 51,806 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,591 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,271 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,698 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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R810 XDM is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 R810 XDM, 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 R810 XDM registered?

R810 XDM is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R810 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R810 XDM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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