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P181 LKP

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,802 mi
Last recorded42,802 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 LKP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2018 42,802 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,648 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 19 Mar 2016 42,482 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,084 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

nearside rear tyre has damage to wall

Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,558 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

nearside rear tyre wall has damage

Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,985 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall has damage

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,715 miles

nearside rear tyre wall has damage

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,851 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,703 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall has a couple of large chunks taken out of it

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,988 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,494 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,848 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,918 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.offside to the point of being ON the legal limit

both rear tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit

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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P181 LKP is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P181 LKP, 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 P181 LKP registered?

P181 LKP is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 15 March 1997.

Is P181 LKP safe to buy?

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