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P163 FBL

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,993 mi
Last recorded146,993 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 FBL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 146,993 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 142,653 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 137,959 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 137,959 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 137,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

battery flat at time of test

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill areas corroded

rear subframe area corroded

warning lights on dash

Pass 24 Sep 2012 137,391 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 135,237 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 132,983 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 132,983 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 130,845 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 127,511 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 124,619 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 114,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 FBL is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P163 FBL, 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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P163 FBL is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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