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P514 SHX

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,145 mi
Last recorded175,145 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP514 SHX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 175,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 170,752 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 170,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 164,067 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 158,624 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 153,786 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 148,189 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 143,977 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 136,988 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 126,213 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 126,213 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 119,152 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 108,304 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 108,265 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2008 102,086 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 20 Aug 2008 102,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 16 Aug 2007 90,670 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 76,970 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 62,944 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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P514 SHX is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P514 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 P514 SHX registered?

P514 SHX is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 July 1997.

Is P514 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P514 SHX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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