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P348 YGG

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,222 mi
Last recorded214,222 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 YGG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2022 214,222 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking on to exhaust risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut no cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 210,627 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 210,627 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 206,234 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 206,234 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 198,340 miles

Rear tyres getting low and several small cuts in tread pattern

Pass 14 May 2018 191,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 184,095 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 184,094 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 176,119 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 167,863 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 167,863 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 159,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2013 153,153 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 153,152 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2012 147,074 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 140,316 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2011 140,315 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 135,172 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 129,395 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 124,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 120,310 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 119,797 miles

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 115,290 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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P348 YGG is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P348 YGG, 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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P348 YGG is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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