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P787 UAM

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

182,641 mi
Last recorded182,641 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP787 UAM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2021 182,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 176,239 miles

Exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2019 168,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system is corroded

unable to assess the front brake pads

Fail 22 Jan 2019 168,685 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system is corroded

unable to assess the front brake pads

Pass 16 Nov 2017 160,738 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Oil leak.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 15 Nov 2017 160,738 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad warning light on.

Oil leak.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 151,478 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 151,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 142,265 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

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

Oil leak.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Undertray fitted.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 142,264 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brake pad warning light on.

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

Oil leak.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Undertray fitted.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 132,932 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 129,683 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 117,537 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 117,537 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 110,791 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 108,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 102,458 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 98,060 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 91,551 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 91,549 miles

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

advize n/s front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 24 Jan 2007 85,473 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 78,519 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre.

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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P787 UAM is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P787 UAM, 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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P787 UAM is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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