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P335 PPW

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

233,460 mi
Last recorded233,460 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 PPW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 233,460 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 233,073 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake discs corroded, not considered excessively weakened or insecure.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 220,618 miles

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

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

Offside and Nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2009 220,510 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside and Nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2008 205,167 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 187,001 miles

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 186,964 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 158,414 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2005 156,974 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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P335 PPW is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P335 PPW, 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 P335 PPW registered?

P335 PPW is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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