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HVS 669

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

63,964 mi
Last recorded63,964 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVS 669
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 63,964 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 63,835 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 63,835 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 63,730 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 63,624 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 63,513 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 63,003 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 62,878 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 62,878 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,785 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Door mirror deteriorated

Offside Door mirror deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,677 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,124 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,061 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,133 miles

Offside Non Obligatory Mirror deteriorated so as not providing view to rear

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 59,071 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Non Obligatory Mirror deteriorated so as not providing view to rear

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,975 miles

n/s mirror glass discolored

Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,859 miles

pasenger mirror fading

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,742 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2013 58,742 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,667 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 58,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,516 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2009 58,446 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 58,407 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 58,294 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 56,517 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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HVS 669 is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HVS 669, 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 HVS 669 registered?

HVS 669 is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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