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P465 LLL

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,531 mi
Last recorded235,531 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP465 LLL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 235,531 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2013 230,365 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 230,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 223,906 miles

diff oil leaking

Fail 3 May 2011 215,564 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f ind slightly insecure

Pass 3 May 2011 215,564 miles

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

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

n/s/f ind slightly insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2010 210,391 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 210,391 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 193,093 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 173,345 miles

slight blow from o/s catalyst

Fail 21 Jan 2008 173,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight blow from o/s catalyst

Pass 23 Jul 2007 164,851 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 144,856 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 144,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nail in tyre

nearside centre silencer imploded

o/s headlamp stone chipped

Pass 19 Jul 2005 119,370 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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P465 LLL is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P465 LLL, 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 P465 LLL registered?

P465 LLL is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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