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P614 HEG

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

141,330 mi
Last recorded141,330 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP614 HEG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 141,330 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 141,330 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 132,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 132,732 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 124,541 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 124,541 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 123,027 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 129,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 121,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads not visible

front suspension components corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2012 121,334 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads not visible

front suspension components rusting

n/s rear diff seal leaking

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear suspension compontents rusting

Fail 20 Sep 2011 120,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 120,952 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 118,365 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 114,773 miles

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

nearside rear lower hub bush has slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2008 110,884 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 110,872 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 106,458 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 106,458 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 106,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2006 101,287 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P614 HEG is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P614 HEG, 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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P614 HEG is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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