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P278 PLN

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,588 mi
Last recorded63,588 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 PLN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 63,588 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 63,224 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,760 miles

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 62,758 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,808 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,700 miles

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.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 59,270 miles

nearside front brake flex hose perishe up.

nearside front steering track rod end boot slight damage.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,491 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,777 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 55,357 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,279 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 54,280 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 51,991 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,810 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,471 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 46,104 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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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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