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P22 AAP

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,657 mi
Last recorded114,657 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 AAP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 114,657 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 114,405 miles

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

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

subframe corroded but excessively

Pass 6 Sep 2017 114,251 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 114,073 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 113,832 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 113,832 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 112,974 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 98,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 91,808 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 91,808 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 87,361 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Nov 2010 73,069 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 68,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating.

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 64,340 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 60,234 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 60,052 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 55,381 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 50,138 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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P22 AAP is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P22 AAP, 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 P22 AAP registered?

P22 AAP is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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