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R898 ERF

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,255 mi
Last recorded136,255 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 ERF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 136,255 miles

Bonnet gas struts will not support bonnets weight

Chassis and suspension components at rear of vehicle all heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Undershield corroded and broken

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 136,252 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet gas struts will not support bonnets weight

Chassis and suspension components at rear of vehicle all heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Undershield corroded and broken

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 131,412 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on near and off sides of rear chassis, as far as i can see there are no holes.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 131,412 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on near and off sides of rear chassis, as far as i can see there are no holes.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 128,057 miles

Nearside side light slightly loose.

Slight play in steering rack bushes.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under car rusty.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 125,510 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Slight damage on nearside sidelight.

Under car at rear rusty.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 121,518 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 121,518 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 117,588 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 112,782 miles

Grease around offside front track rod end.

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 112,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Grease around offside front track rod end.

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 109,504 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 105,149 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 105,024 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 100,022 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 92,790 miles

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

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
Full Lexus LS400 reliability report

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R898 ERF is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R898 ERF, 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 R898 ERF registered?

R898 ERF is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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