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P580 SMA

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,581 mi
Last recorded162,581 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 SMA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2006 162,581 miles

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

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

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

bonnet struts defective.

Fail 13 Nov 2006 162,581 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

bonet struts defective

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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P580 SMA is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P580 SMA, 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 P580 SMA registered?

P580 SMA is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P580 SMA safe to buy?

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