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B18 DJJ

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,747 mi
Last recorded110,747 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 DJJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2025 110,747 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under vehicle suspension components/structure corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 103,557 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle suspension components/structure corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 97,217 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 93,296 miles

rear under vehicle suspension components/structure has corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,283 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 86,921 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,797 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 82,055 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,150 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,363 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 68,076 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,749 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,185 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,530 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,323 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,565 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,402 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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B18 DJJ is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 B18 DJJ, 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 B18 DJJ registered?

B18 DJJ is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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