MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,748 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear brake discs corroded
front exhaust support not supporting system still secure
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear brake discs corroded
front exhaust support not supporting system still secure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R959 BKW is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R959 BKW, 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 R959 BKW registered?
R959 BKW is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R959 BKW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R959 BKW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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