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P337 XAT

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

211,002 mi
Last recorded211,002 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 XAT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2011 211,002 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust blow from off side catalytic converter

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front number plate cracked

Front seat belts slow to retract

Near side front lamp unit damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off side head lamp lense chiped

Rear pads half worn

Rear tyres cracking

Slight play in both rear wheel bvearings

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Pass 4 Jun 2010 196,769 miles

Both front tyres outer walls perishing and have inner and outer edge wear

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Exhaust blow from off side "cat" to center box joint

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side front side light lense cracked

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off side head lamp lense chipped

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Vairious body work damage

Fail 4 Jun 2010 196,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both front tyres outer walls perishing and have inner and outer edge wear

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Exhaust blow from off side "cat" to center box joint

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side front side light lense cracked

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off side head lamp lense chipped

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Vairious body work damage

Pass 29 Jan 2009 183,067 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side front side lamp lens broken

off side front and near side front tyres have inner and outer shouder wear

Fail 29 Jan 2009 183,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side front side lamp lens broken

off side front and near side front tyres have inner and outer shouder wear

Pass 1 Feb 2008 170,848 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 170,847 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 158,552 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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P337 XAT is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P337 XAT, 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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P337 XAT is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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