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P687 XGT

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,091 mi
Last recorded169,091 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 XGT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 169,091 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 169,091 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 168,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 163,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 6 Jun 2012 163,292 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 154,525 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some deteration in off side door mirror glass

Fail 6 Jun 2011 154,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some deteration in off side door mirror glass

Pass 9 Jun 2010 147,782 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 147,618 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 140,137 miles

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

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

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

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

some deterioration in both side mirror glasses

Fail 4 Jun 2009 140,137 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 May 2008 130,981 miles

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

O/S mirror glass deteriorated, not seriously affecting view to rear!!

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 120,208 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 107,031 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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P687 XGT is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green 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 P687 XGT, 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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P687 XGT is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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