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P806 YAP

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,633 mi
Last recorded123,633 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP806 YAP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 123,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 123,009 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 121,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 117,026 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 117,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 105,309 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 105,309 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 97,167 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 97,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 88,154 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 88,154 miles

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 82,334 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 82,334 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 76,927 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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P806 YAP is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P806 YAP, 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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P806 YAP is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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