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P215 NCR

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,108 mi
Last recorded122,108 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 NCR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 122,108 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 113,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 111,099 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,750 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 102,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 97,195 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,019 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,706 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,264 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S windscreen wiper smearing screen slightly.

Rear brakes noisy on first application in roller brake tester.

Sill covers fitted, n/s/f bottom ball joint boot split.

Pass 12 May 2009 65,675 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 62,726 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 59,391 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 54,772 miles

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

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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P215 NCR is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P215 NCR, 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 P215 NCR registered?

P215 NCR is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P215 NCR safe to buy?

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