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P494 NOK

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,777 mi
Last recorded109,777 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 NOK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,777 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 109,776 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 96,707 miles

rear shock dust covers adrift

Fail 20 Jun 2014 96,707 miles

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

rear shock dust covers adrift

Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,766 miles

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

bonnet stays are weak

both of the n/s tyres have cuts in the outer side walls

fuel pipes are corroded

rear tyres are badly perished

sill covers fitted

steering rack is damp

Fail 3 Apr 2013 90,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

bonnet stays are weak

both of the n/s tyres have cuts in the outer side walls

fuel pipes are corroded

rear tyres are badly perished

sill covers fitted

steering rack is damp

Fail 21 Feb 2012 87,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 87,558 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,113 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 86,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,810 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 83,712 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 78,961 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 18 Mar 2008 74,844 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 70,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 70,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 67,850 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2005 67,850 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

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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P494 NOK is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P494 NOK, 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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P494 NOK is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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