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P522 BSS

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,666 mi
Last recorded128,666 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 BSS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 128,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

chips in windscreen

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 128,104 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 126,821 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 125,752 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 122,939 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 120,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 118,063 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 113,440 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 111,156 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 111,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P522 BSS is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P522 BSS, 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 P522 BSS registered?

P522 BSS is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P522 BSS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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