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P171 OLL

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,106 mi
Last recorded105,106 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 OLL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 105,106 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 98,192 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 91,315 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 85,200 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 78,006 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 66,314 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 62,485 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 57,376 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 57,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2008 49,715 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2007 41,723 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 39,292 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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P171 OLL is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P171 OLL, 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 P171 OLL registered?

P171 OLL is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P171 OLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P171 OLL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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