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P363 RVG

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,866 mi
Last recorded168,866 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 RVG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 168,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake pad wear indicator light on

Fail 29 Oct 2013 168,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 30 Oct 2012 160,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 154,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 149,501 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight movement on drivers seat frame

Pass 2 Nov 2009 144,929 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 140,138 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 136,597 miles

both front tyres becoming perished

Pass 10 Apr 2006 133,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P363 RVG is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold 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 P363 RVG, 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 P363 RVG registered?

P363 RVG is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P363 RVG safe to buy?

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