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P463 SHX

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,930 mi
Last recorded66,930 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 SHX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 66,930 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 58,266 miles

Both front lower arm bottom ball joint and both front track rod end ball joints dust covers all weeping grease but not seriously deteriorated at the time of test

Front Brake pads obscured from view

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 4108 size: 225/60R16H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 2508 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 2508 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has Centre caps fitted that obscure road wheel fixings

Pass 10 Apr 2019 52,752 miles

bonnet dose not hold in open position

both front tyres have cracks on side wall

Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

bonnet dose not hold in the open position

both front tyres have cracks on side wall

Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,117 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,912 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 51,550 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,550 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,376 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,152 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,542 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,044 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,321 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 47,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,988 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,746 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,844 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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P463 SHX is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P463 SHX, 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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P463 SHX is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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