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H20 GCN

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

163,524 mi
Last recorded163,524 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 GCN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 163,524 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 163,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 162,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 159,139 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 153,907 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 149,410 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 8 Jun 2020 145,267 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 140,448 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 140,448 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 136,435 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 136,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 130,159 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 126,475 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 121,255 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 116,940 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 111,567 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 111,567 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

temporay repair to exhaust

Pass 13 Sep 2012 110,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movment in steering rack mountings

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2011 110,564 miles

nearside headlamp aim on upper limits

play in rear suspension joints/bushes

play in steering rack

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 109,140 miles

play in rear suspension bushes

play in steering rack mountings

Pass 2 Sep 2009 107,711 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 106,569 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and on limit

Pass 20 Sep 2007 104,772 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 101,788 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 98,025 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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H20 GCN is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 H20 GCN, 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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H20 GCN is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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