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C15 ODE

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,817 mi
Last recorded174,817 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 ODE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 174,817 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 164,330 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded and slight leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 154,192 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 154,189 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 142,730 miles

n/s/r = o/s/r floor corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2011 142,445 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 133,989 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 122,125 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 114,050 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 114,040 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 109,247 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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C15 ODE is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C15 ODE, 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 C15 ODE registered?

C15 ODE is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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