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R855 TLS

1997 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,900 mi
Last recorded166,900 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 TLS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2019 166,900 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/s catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner, rear most wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

bonnet struts poor/ inop

Pass 21 Sep 2018 166,036 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 162,415 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 160,768 miles

bonnet struts u.s.

Fail 29 Aug 2016 160,737 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet struts u.s.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 158,406 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre very soft

Fail 18 Aug 2015 158,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 155,620 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 155,620 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 155,614 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 155,611 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 155,067 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 154,100 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 150,304 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 147,927 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 147,925 miles

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

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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R855 TLS is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R855 TLS, 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 R855 TLS registered?

R855 TLS is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R855 TLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 TLS shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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