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P406 YPA

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,510 mi
Last recorded187,510 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 YPA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 187,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 179,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 178,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 177,248 miles

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

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

Tyres deteriorating/cracking

Windscreen damaged at lower edge out of drivers view

Pass 27 Jun 2016 176,382 miles

Exhaust sealed at cats, req new gaskets

Fail 27 Jun 2016 176,382 miles

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

Exhaust sealed at cats, req new gaskets

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 170,121 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 170,121 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 164,841 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 164,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 161,428 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 161,403 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 158,018 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 150,211 miles

Slight fluid leak from steering rack at pinion joint

Slight movement in front and rear bushes of both rear tie rods

Fail 21 Apr 2011 149,984 miles

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

Slight fluid leak from steering rack at pinion joint

Slight movement in front and rear bushes of both rear tie rods

Pass 27 Apr 2010 134,370 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 134,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 117,333 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 94,890 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 84,224 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 76,855 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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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P406 YPA is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P406 YPA, 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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P406 YPA is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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