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P515 VUG

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,379 mi
Last recorded150,379 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 VUG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 150,379 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 150,345 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 149,471 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 149,471 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 144,463 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 140,759 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 138,535 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 135,538 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 129,992 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 124,050 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 123,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 119,447 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 114,472 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 114,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VUG is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VUG, 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 VUG registered?

P515 VUG is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P515 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P515 VUG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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