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MAD 12F

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

118,853 mi
Last recorded118,853 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAD 12F
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 118,853 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 118,260 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 117,776 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear quadrants and floor to sills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 117,080 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 116,313 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 115,468 miles

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

oil leak

underside of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2018 114,633 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 113,541 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 112,199 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 110,862 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 109,545 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 107,955 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 106,261 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 106,260 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 105,329 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 102,964 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 99,687 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 96,291 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 96,273 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2007 92,769 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 89,642 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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MAD 12F is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MAD 12F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MAD 12F registered?

MAD 12F is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is MAD 12F safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAD 12F shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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