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VIB 7502

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,481 mi
Last recorded143,481 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 7502
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 143,481 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 140,359 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four slight rust (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 138,213 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four slight rust (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 134,306 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 134,306 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 126,968 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside/nearside perished (3.6.B.4d)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 121,407 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 116,960 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 112,684 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf tyre sidewall damage

nsr tyre worn and sidewall damage

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre worn

Pass 3 Mar 2014 108,147 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 103,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 103,388 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,555 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 24 Feb 2011 89,840 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 82,224 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 73,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 73,607 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 66,335 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight cracking nearside rear tyre

slight cracking offside reae tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,335 miles

slight cracking nearside rear tyre

slight cracking offside reae tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2007 60,045 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 54,572 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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VIB 7502 is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VIB 7502, 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 VIB 7502 registered?

VIB 7502 is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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