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R96 TBL

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

182,208 mi
Last recorded182,208 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 TBL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 182,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device operated from rear axle (sensor arm is detached) (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Excessively leaking and leaking on to exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 168,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake wear sensor broken

Pass 15 Feb 2024 155,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake pad wear sensor damaged.

Pass 13 Feb 2023 143,162 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 138,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 132,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 131,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 130,206 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 126,637 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 123,508 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 120,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 118,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 115,462 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 113,290 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 109,677 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 104,626 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 99,816 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 95,195 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 88,131 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 83,481 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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R96 TBL is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R96 TBL, 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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R96 TBL is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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