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P260 YHB

1997 Lexus Es

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,679 mi
Last recorded168,679 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 YHB
MakeLexus
ModelEs
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 168,679 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL coil springs corroded, NSF,OSF,NSR,OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bonnet wont stay up, struts weak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF and OSF headlight covers have dirt trapped behind reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 168,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition/blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box to mid pipe is badly corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL coil springs corroded, NSF,OSF,NSR,OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bonnet wont stay up, struts weak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant low

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF and OSF headlight covers have dirt trapped behind reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 167,399 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 165,954 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 164,703 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 164,654 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 163,506 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 163,482 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 162,623 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 161,118 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 160,313 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 159,416 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 158,076 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 156,775 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 155,898 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 154,295 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 152,515 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 148,415 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 145,101 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 145,101 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 137,969 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 132,440 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 125,348 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 116,748 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Es?

Based on 14,695 MOT tests across 5,092 vehicles.

93.8%
Pass Rate
8,183
Miles/Year
5,092
On UK Roads
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P260 YHB is a 1997 Lexus Es in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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P260 YHB is a 1997 Lexus Es, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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