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P542 TFM

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,611 mi
Last recorded90,611 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 TFM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 90,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 90,589 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 90,585 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 90,393 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,228 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 89,448 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,572 miles

Oil leak

slight play both fron suspention arm bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2014 87,176 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 87,176 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 86,182 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 855,126 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 855,126 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 72,945 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,930 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 53,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,120 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 45,252 miles

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

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

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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P542 TFM is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P542 TFM, 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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P542 TFM is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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