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J222 SDB

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,382 mi
Last recorded72,382 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 SDB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 72,382 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 70,298 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 68,218 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 66,515 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,939 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 64,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 64,919 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,397 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,434 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,656 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,542 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,769 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 49,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,294 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,369 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 41,824 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,607 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,802 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,005 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,085 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 34,085 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 32,811 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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J222 SDB is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J222 SDB, 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 J222 SDB registered?

J222 SDB is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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