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P471 SHX

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

249,308 mi
Last recorded249,308 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 SHX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 249,308 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 245,316 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 245,315 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 245,137 miles

Both wipers have poor wipe

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 242,038 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 227,978 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 227,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 219,251 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 204,600 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 193,526 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 182,042 miles

Slightest compliance noted to "floating bush"component of nearside rear hub lower rear.

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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P471 SHX is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P471 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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What year was P471 SHX registered?

P471 SHX is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P471 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P471 SHX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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