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J111 FFF

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,099 mi
Last recorded108,099 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 FFF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 108,099 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 108,016 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 107,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 107,581 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Apr 2021 104,582 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 102,248 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 101,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 99,132 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 96,685 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,896 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 94,759 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint excessive play in front n/s upper ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 87,405 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,266 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,292 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,871 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,704 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 55,811 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 55,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 50,154 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 50,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 43,376 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 40,057 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,592 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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J111 FFF is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J111 FFF, 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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J111 FFF is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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