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P196 PLY

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,327 mi
Last recorded155,327 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 PLY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2020 155,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 149,102 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 149,096 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 141,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside parking brake effort low, further investigation required

Pass 24 Mar 2017 134,033 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 127,186 miles

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

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

oil loss.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 127,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

oil loss.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 123,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 119,543 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 113,599 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 108,267 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 104,598 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 99,761 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 96,886 miles

slight power steering leak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 93,302 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 89,781 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 84,861 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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P196 PLY is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P196 PLY, 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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P196 PLY is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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