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P188 VGK

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,902 mi
Last recorded120,902 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 VGK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 120,902 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 118,816 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 118,816 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 118,258 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 113,968 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 113,945 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 108,162 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 105,297 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 105,297 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 92,429 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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P188 VGK is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P188 VGK, 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 P188 VGK registered?

P188 VGK is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P188 VGK safe to buy?

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