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R430 YGV

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

158,082 mi
Last recorded158,082 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 YGV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 158,082 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 157,308 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 157,236 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 155,482 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 153,195 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 148,718 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 143,908 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 140,015 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 136,634 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 102,719 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 102,300 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)

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 7 Dec 2011 101,234 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside parking brake noisy

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 30 Nov 2010 96,569 miles

brake balance on limit

Pass 26 Nov 2009 91,732 miles

corrosion areas fuel pipes

corrosion areas suspension units & mount areas

corrosion evident areas braking system

deterioration evident alloy wheels

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due "covers"

Pass 4 Dec 2008 87,482 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)

corrosion evident areas suspension units

Pass 13 Dec 2007 82,159 miles

corrosion evident areas suspension units / brake pads appear to be worn low / corrosion exhaust flange areas

Pass 5 Dec 2006 73,030 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 68,947 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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R430 YGV is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R430 YGV, 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 R430 YGV registered?

R430 YGV is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R430 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R430 YGV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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