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L400 XVA

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,060 mi
Last recorded94,060 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 XVA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2011 94,060 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 88,974 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 76,913 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,431 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 53,359 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 48,363 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XVA is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

L400 XVA is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is L400 XVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 XVA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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