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A111 ORV

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,035 mi
Last recorded174,035 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA111 ORV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2024 174,035 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner and outer sill areas repaired, some weld blow holes present, surfaces covered in underseal/fibreglass so difficult to properly assess (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most multi link rear suspension arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear general surface corrosion across rear chassis area, several areas seem to have fibreglass on the surface so difficult to fully assess structural rigidity

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 27 Feb 2023 167,278 miles

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

Engine Cover, undertray & plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 163,232 miles

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 158,459 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 158,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 152,861 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 142,619 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2018 142,619 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2017 138,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 135,856 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 128,778 miles

Bothe front tyres cracking on tyre walls.

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

Pass 20 May 2014 122,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill cover fitted to near and offside

Fail 16 May 2014 122,786 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill cover fitted to near and offside

Pass 13 May 2013 121,733 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 120,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 119,696 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 118,271 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)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Feb 2009 113,808 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 110,320 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 105,724 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 105,704 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 101,324 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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A111 ORV is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A111 ORV, 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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A111 ORV is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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