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P320 KAV

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,668 mi
Last recorded90,668 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 KAV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 90,668 miles

nail in offside rear tyre close to wear limit

slight play in offside rear rear hub

Pass 7 Nov 2012 83,548 miles

both rear brake pipes to rear hoses surface corrosion

both rear shock absorber gaitors split

front brake pads worn low

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 3 Nov 2012 83,382 miles

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

both rear brake pipes to rear hoses surface corrosion

both rear shock absorber gaitors split

front brake pads worn low

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,809 miles

nearside rear heat sheild loose

winter tyres fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,544 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 66,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,203 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 48,051 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,711 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 44,910 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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P320 KAV is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P320 KAV, 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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P320 KAV is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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