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P515 AYG

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,037 mi
Last recorded113,037 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 AYG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 113,037 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 110,007 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 104,420 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 96,218 miles

handbrake nearly at full travel

Pass 29 Aug 2008 95,150 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 95,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 84,583 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 74,401 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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P515 AYG is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P515 AYG, 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 P515 AYG registered?

P515 AYG is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P515 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P515 AYG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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