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P434 NWF

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,271 mi
Last recorded127,271 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 NWF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 127,271 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 127,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 16 May 2013 122,264 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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.C.1d)

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

Steering rack gaiters damp

Pass 16 May 2013 122,264 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering rack gaiters damp

Pass 11 Jun 2012 119,562 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 119,452 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 114,182 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 111,346 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 109,284 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 106,586 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 106,585 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2007 104,108 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 99,943 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 99,040 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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P434 NWF is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P434 NWF, 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 P434 NWF registered?

P434 NWF is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P434 NWF safe to buy?

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