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G1 SOS

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,160 mi
Last recorded179,160 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 SOS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 179,160 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake discs backplate missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 167,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge i (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 154,334 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 144,708 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 144,708 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached Negative battery lead (1.9.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 134,999 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 123,313 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 115,202 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 106,183 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 99,853 miles

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

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

only just passed emissions on o2 sensors after having a drive of car

Fail 28 Feb 2012 99,853 miles

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

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

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

only just passed emissions on o2 sensors after having a drive of car

Pass 28 Feb 2011 89,751 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 89,647 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 78,810 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,913 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,872 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 55,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 47,342 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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G1 SOS 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 83.3%.

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 G1 SOS, 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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G1 SOS is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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