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R851 LFM

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,964 mi
Last recorded84,964 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 LFM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,964 miles

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

front and rear reg plates 3d effect letters

Pass 27 Sep 2010 75,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 67,467 miles

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

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

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,296 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight damage to rear foglights

Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,463 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight damage to rear fog lights

Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,917 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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R851 LFM is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R851 LFM, 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 R851 LFM registered?

R851 LFM is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 September 1997.

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