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P199 VUR

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,691 mi
Last recorded176,691 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 VUR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 176,691 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OSF tyre worn bold on outer edge

Fail 12 Nov 2014 176,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OSF tyre worn bold on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 173,228 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on the outer edge

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 173,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on the outer edge

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 160,930 miles

Front brake hoses starting to persish

Oil leaks

Rear brake pads appear low

Rear tyres and nearside front tyre wearing low

Unable to see front brake pads

Pass 23 Nov 2011 154,437 miles

Brake warning light on

Near side bottom ball joint gaiter split

Near side headlamp aim on lowest limit

Off side rear brake disc in a poor condition

Rear pads low

Fail 23 Nov 2011 154,437 miles

Brake warning light on

Near side bottom ball joint gaiter split

Near side headlamp aim on lowest limit

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

Off side rear brake disc in a poor condition

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

Rear pads low

Pass 11 Nov 2010 144,693 miles

see checklist 117770

Pass 21 Nov 2009 127,240 miles

see checklist 82491

Pass 20 Nov 2008 109,816 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 109,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

off side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Aug 2007 84,187 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 84,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 79,288 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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P199 VUR is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P199 VUR, 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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P199 VUR is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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