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P554 SHX

1997 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,242 mi
Last recorded103,242 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 SHX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 103,242 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs worn, advise

rear brake discs pitted, advise

Fail 22 Jun 2011 103,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs worn, advise

rear brake discs pitted, advise

Pass 24 Jun 2010 94,445 miles

o/s rear tyre clost to limit in center of tyre

slight front brake imbalance

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Jun 2010 94,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 May 2009 85,164 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2009 85,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P554 SHX is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P554 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 P554 SHX registered?

P554 SHX is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P554 SHX safe to buy?

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