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P387 YAE

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

211,185 mi
Last recorded211,185 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 YAE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 211,185 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 211,185 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 208,605 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 203,438 miles

Bonnet stay struts U/S

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2013 203,426 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stay struts U/S

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 196,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sills not fully checked side skirts fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 188,592 miles

Bonnet gas struts weak

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 188,592 miles

Bonnet gas struts weak

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 181,729 miles

Bonnet gas struts U/S

Sills not fully checked side skirts fitted

Under tray fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2009 173,340 miles

Bonnet gas struts U/S

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2009 173,340 miles

Bonnet gas struts U/S

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2008 163,657 miles

Bonnet gas struts U/S

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 163,657 miles

Bonnet gas struts U/S

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 154,430 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 137,058 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 137,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 136,962 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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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P387 YAE is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P387 YAE, 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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P387 YAE is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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