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P42 OLL

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

374,420 mi
Last recorded374,420 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 OLL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 374,420 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 374,420 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 343,416 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 309,084 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 281,035 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

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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P42 OLL is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P42 OLL, 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 P42 OLL registered?

P42 OLL is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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