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P582 SMA

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,063 mi
Last recorded40,063 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP582 SMA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 40,063 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 39,903 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 39,903 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 39,476 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 39,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 38,798 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 38,482 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,565 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,765 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,308 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,337 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,503 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,781 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,966 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,854 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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P582 SMA is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P582 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 P582 SMA registered?

P582 SMA is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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