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P506 TGN

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,166 mi
Last recorded146,166 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 TGN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 25 May 2023 146,166 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES ,cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low, worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2020 145,890 miles

Front exhaust nearside as slight leak

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 144,384 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 140,802 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 135,474 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 128,748 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 123,377 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing 2 m/m tread + nail in tread

offside front tyre wearing 3 m/m

offside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 5 Aug 2014 118,399 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 114,152 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 110,355 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 106,468 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 99,496 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 91,910 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 84,294 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 75,878 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 64,540 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 53,803 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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P506 TGN is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P506 TGN, 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 P506 TGN registered?

P506 TGN is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P506 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P506 TGN shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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