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P276 NLA

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,139 mi
Last recorded108,139 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 NLA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 108,139 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 105,791 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 104,540 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 103,118 miles

CRACKS IN BOTH FRONT TYRES

PARTS OF REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER AND CHASSIS GETTING CORRODED

Pass 16 May 2013 101,829 miles

front brake pads cannot be fully checked with wheels on

n/s/front tyre has cut in outer wall and cracks in outer tread

parts of rear suspension,crossmember and chassis getting corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 101,806 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads cannot be fully checked with wheels on

n/s/front tyre has cut in outer wall and cracks in outer tread

parts of rear suspension,crossmember and chassis getting corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 100,490 miles

front brake pads cannot be seen with wheels on

n/s/rear tyre has surface cracks and cuts in outer wall

o/s/rear tyre has surface cracks and cuts across tread area and worn very low in inner tread edge

Pass 20 May 2011 99,024 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 97,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 97,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 94,952 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 May 2009 94,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 May 2008 92,934 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 91,028 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 88,460 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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P276 NLA is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P276 NLA, 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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P276 NLA is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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