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P641 MNA

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,663 mi
Last recorded150,663 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 MNA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 150,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 141,266 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 141,266 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 138,417 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 138,417 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 133,378 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 117,087 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY

front brake discs corroded slightly

oil leak on engine & gearbox

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2009 116,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded slightly

Oil leak on engine and gearbox

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Underbody corrossion

Pass 23 Sep 2008 104,356 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 104,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 90,236 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 89,646 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 79,875 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 79,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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P641 MNA is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P641 MNA, 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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P641 MNA is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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