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R85 SBD

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,108 mi
Last recorded120,108 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 SBD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 120,108 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 115,519 miles

rear exh box heat shield rattle

some rusting to rear underside

Fail 13 Dec 2013 115,519 miles

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

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

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

rear exh box heat shield rattle

some rusting to rear underside

Pass 17 Dec 2012 111,995 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 111,995 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear discs and pads worn

rear suspension and springs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2011 111,739 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 109,457 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 108,679 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 104,562 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 99,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 94,124 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 20,443 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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R85 SBD is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R85 SBD, 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 R85 SBD registered?

R85 SBD is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R85 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 SBD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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