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P805 TGN

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

157,190 mi
Last recorded157,190 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP805 TGN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 157,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 157,190 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 153,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 149,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 145,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 143,041 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 139,617 miles

Advise front exhaust is starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 134,738 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 130,185 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 117,472 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2010 112,082 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 105,727 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 96,410 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 92,074 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 87,452 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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P805 TGN is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P805 TGN, 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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P805 TGN is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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