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P304 GMO

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,707 mi
Last recorded95,707 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 GMO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

n/s/r light lens is cracked

rear subframe is corroded all over

Fail 17 Jun 2016 95,538 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

n/s/r light lens is cracked

rear subframe is corroded all over

Fail 24 May 2016 95,216 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front damaged

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspenstion arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 83,203 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,522 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 76,159 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2011 64,588 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,628 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,438 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 54,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 49,614 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,394 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 42,568 miles

near side front tyre just pass test

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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P304 GMO is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P304 GMO, 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 P304 GMO registered?

P304 GMO is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P304 GMO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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