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HE 8559

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,658 mi
Last recorded147,658 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE 8559
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 147,658 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 147,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 147,642 miles

all brake discs showing surface rust

brake pad ware lamp iluminated

Fail 24 Mar 2014 147,642 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all brake discs showing surface rust

brake pad ware lamp iluminated

Pass 14 Nov 2012 147,642 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 146,894 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 144,623 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 144,618 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2009 142,440 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2008 140,160 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 137,364 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 135,735 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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HE 8559 is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HE 8559, 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 HE 8559 registered?

HE 8559 is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is HE 8559 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HE 8559 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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