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P340 RYR

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,663 mi
Last recorded176,663 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 RYR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 176,663 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both cat joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 169,931 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

bonnet struts very weak

Fail 10 Jan 2018 169,929 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

bonnet struts very weak

Pass 11 Jan 2017 161,494 miles

Oil leak ()

bonnet struts weak

undertray

Pass 15 Jan 2016 152,139 miles

Front tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 152,139 miles

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

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

Front tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 Jan 2015 143,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 143,346 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 134,910 miles

Advise drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 134,910 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Advise drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 127,024 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 126,590 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle has alot of surface rust underneath

Pass 18 Dec 2010 124,933 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

vehical has alot of surface rust underneath

Pass 11 Dec 2009 124,043 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 123,491 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 120,535 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 118,725 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 115,144 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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P340 RYR is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P340 RYR, 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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P340 RYR is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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