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P697 JVN

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,124 mi
Last recorded109,124 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 JVN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 109,124 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 103,201 miles

underbody surface corrosion evident

Fail 8 Jul 2015 102,936 miles

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

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

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

underbody surface corrosion evident

Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,780 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 93,968 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,120 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 84,550 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 80,632 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 80,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side front tyre has cut in sidewall. †all brake pad linings worn low. †both front lower ball joints have slight play. †advise full exhuast inspection nuts and bolts missing from cat.

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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P697 JVN is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P697 JVN, 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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P697 JVN is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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