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P481 KMS

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,449 mi
Last recorded142,449 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 KMS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 142,449 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

steering rack D bushes slightly worn

Fail 29 Apr 2013 141,955 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 134,778 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 127,642 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 119,798 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 112,018 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 112,004 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 100,577 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 91,262 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 83,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 83,121 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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P481 KMS 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 72.7%.

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 P481 KMS, 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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P481 KMS is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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