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P368 LWE

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,613 mi
Last recorded134,613 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP368 LWE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 134,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear brakes slightly binding

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

suspension slightly corroded, both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 134,613 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear brakes slightly binding

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

suspension slightly corroded, both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 128,836 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rtear inner sills slightly corroded,brake warning light on,exhaust tail pipes missing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 128,836 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rtear inner sills slightly corroded,brake warning light on,exhaust tail pipes missing

Pass 5 Jan 2013 124,759 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2012 116,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 111,087 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 105,364 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 105,364 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 95,080 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 80,552 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 73,000 miles

O/S/F UPPER SUSPENSION ARM HAS PLAY IN BALL JOINT

STRONG ADVISE:O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 15 Feb 2006 68,230 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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P368 LWE is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P368 LWE, 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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P368 LWE is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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