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P233 DCN

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,068 mi
Last recorded147,068 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 DCN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 147,068 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 146,871 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 141,889 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 141,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 135,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 135,296 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 131,185 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 131,185 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 127,051 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 120,536 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 113,275 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 108,767 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 108,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P233 DCN is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P233 DCN, 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 P233 DCN registered?

P233 DCN is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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