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P347 MKL

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,236 mi
Last recorded158,236 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 MKL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 158,236 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 147,122 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 147,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 148,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 138,975 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 133,939 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 128,217 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 120,592 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 111,560 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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P347 MKL is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P347 MKL, 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 P347 MKL registered?

P347 MKL is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P347 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P347 MKL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P347 MKL have outstanding finance?

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