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P748 PMB

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,873 mi
Last recorded151,873 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 PMB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 151,873 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 138,454 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 126,203 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 116,772 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,011 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 103,002 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 103,002 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 94,691 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 90,482 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,810 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 81,413 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 81,413 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 66,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 49,786 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 49,769 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,140 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,700 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,693 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 37,664 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 31,362 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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P748 PMB is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P748 PMB, 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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P748 PMB is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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