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P149 SUC

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

304,810 mi
Last recorded304,810 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 SUC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 304,810 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 302,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2012 302,204 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 297,784 miles

advise front tyres getting low on tread.brakepipes were freshly waxed when presented for test

Pass 12 Nov 2009 289,804 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 289,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet wont stay up

chip nsf head light

Pass 14 Aug 2008 276,411 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 259,245 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 244,919 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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P149 SUC is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P149 SUC, 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 P149 SUC registered?

P149 SUC is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P149 SUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P149 SUC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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