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R896 YCC

1997 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,580 mi
Last recorded136,580 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 YCC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 May 2014 136,580 miles

Both rear subframe bushes have slight play

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear pads wearing low

Pass 3 Apr 2013 133,375 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 131,267 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 127,922 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 124,232 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 117,644 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 113,876 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 108,251 miles

brakes require soon inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2006 99,449 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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R896 YCC is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R896 YCC, 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 R896 YCC registered?

R896 YCC is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R896 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R896 YCC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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