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P57 DPD

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

312,910 mi
Last recorded312,910 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 DPD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 312,910 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 312,896 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 311,752 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 311,383 miles

Coolant leak

battery insurcure but unable to move

Pass 26 Jul 2014 310,872 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 309,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 308,658 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 308,361 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 308,361 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 307,261 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 307,261 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 307,230 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Mar 2009 303,777 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2009

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 301,429 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 301,429 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 301,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

bonnet not secure

Pass 25 Aug 2006 249,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 187,867 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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P57 DPD is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P57 DPD, 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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P57 DPD is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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