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SY 4118

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,912 mi
Last recorded96,912 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY 4118
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 96,912 miles

Front both bonnet struts vey weak

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2025 96,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both bonnet struts vey weak

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2024 95,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front engine undertray damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2024 95,736 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front engine undertray damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2023 94,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

offside rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2023 94,293 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine under tray split and deteriorated

offside rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2022 93,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to front and rear components

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,078 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 91,050 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 89,462 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 88,301 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 28 May 2016 86,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,032 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 83,361 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 81,843 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,450 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 80,450 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 78,190 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 76,261 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 74,147 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 71,888 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 68,039 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 63,413 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 60,878 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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SY 4118 is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SY 4118, 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 SY 4118 registered?

SY 4118 is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is SY 4118 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY 4118 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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