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51 GNS

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,763 mi
Last recorded61,763 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 GNS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2025 61,763 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 61,487 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,317 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,861 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 60,389 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 59,770 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 59,347 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,818 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,352 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 56,025 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,776 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,273 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,472 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

bonnet struts weak

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,934 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

bonnet struts weak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,852 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,788 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,924 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 38,020 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 34,371 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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51 GNS 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 100%.

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 51 GNS, 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 51 GNS registered?

51 GNS is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is 51 GNS safe to buy?

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