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H511 KGS

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,009 mi
Last recorded92,009 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH511 KGS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 92,009 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 89,705 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,787 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 85,787 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,753 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 80,374 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 77,309 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 74,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 71,607 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 71,607 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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H511 KGS is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H511 KGS, 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 H511 KGS registered?

H511 KGS is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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