MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,588 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear tyre deep cracks in tread
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
steering rack wet
nearside front brake flex hose cracked & perished.
nearside rear tyre cracked & perished on tread edges.
note: front bonnet stay open shock dampers weak.
offside front body side lamp lens has slight damage on bottom.
offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.
nearside front brake flex hose perishe up.
nearside front steering track rod end boot slight damage.
Both rear pads are wearing thin
Front wipers slightly smearing
Bonnet cannot be secured in the open position
Both rear disc has a corroded lip and scored
nearside rear tyre slightly perished and has cracks
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front (both) Brake hose slightly starting to deteriorated
rear (both) Brake hose slightly starting to deteriorated
rear Brake pad(s) starting to wear low
rear Brake sidc(s) starting to wear and starting to corroded & rust
Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.
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P278 PLN is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 P278 PLN, 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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P278 PLN is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 20 January 1997.
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