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P163 BNW

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,569 mi
Last recorded46,569 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 BNW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,569 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2011 46,567 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front discs pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2010

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

smoke on tick over/ disks rusty / surface corrossion front rear suspension

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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P163 BNW is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P163 BNW, 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 P163 BNW registered?

P163 BNW is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P163 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P163 BNW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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