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P233 YGF

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,744 mi
Last recorded121,744 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 YGF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 121,744 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 113,967 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 113,966 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 112,103 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 112,103 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 109,144 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 109,144 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

bfront bonnet stayes not holding the bonnet up

Pass 5 Apr 2012 106,493 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 106,493 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

front bonnet stays not holding

Pass 31 Mar 2011 103,484 miles

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

o/s/front andn/s/front tyres wall spliting

Pass 25 Mar 2009 93,968 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 82,349 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 82,349 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 76,738 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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P233 YGF is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black 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 P233 YGF, 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 YGF registered?

P233 YGF is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P233 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 YGF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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