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L400 HOE

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

179,705 mi
Last recorded179,705 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 HOE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 179,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 178,280 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 174,756 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 171,872 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 168,735 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 168,720 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing in multiple places (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition mid and rear silencers missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from cat joint and middle pipe sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board both middle and rear silencers missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive g/box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 163,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 157,645 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 157,329 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 155,807 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 153,983 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre low inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2016 153,977 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 152,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 151,163 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 147,974 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 145,636 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 142,929 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 139,998 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 136,861 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 132,280 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 127,378 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 122,756 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 118,089 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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L400 HOE is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L400 HOE, 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 L400 HOE registered?

L400 HOE is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L400 HOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 HOE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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