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P230 FRY

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,829 mi
Last recorded146,829 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 FRY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 146,829 miles

Both rear tyre inner edges are worn

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 141,297 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 141,297 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 139,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

The rear subframe and suspension components are heavily corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2014 139,282 miles

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

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)

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

The rear subframe and suspension components are heavily corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2013 136,528 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 133,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 133,956 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 130,697 miles

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

main centre brake pipe slight corrosion

rear pads on ware limit

Pass 28 Jun 2011 130,697 miles

main centre brake pipe slight corrosion

rear pads on ware limit

Pass 3 Jul 2010 127,509 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 137,347 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf & nsf rubber floor insecure melted

Pass 10 Dec 2007 118,487 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 115,187 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 115,086 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 107,975 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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P230 FRY is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P230 FRY, 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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P230 FRY is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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