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P807 TGN

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,723 mi
Last recorded113,723 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP807 TGN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2019 113,723 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Damage

Pass 15 May 2018 112,660 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 111,300 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 110,178 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 108,750 miles

Brake pad wear indicator lamp on

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to N/S wing

Pass 7 May 2014 107,321 miles

brake warning lamp is on

nearside front side repeater lense broken

Pass 20 May 2013 104,594 miles

brake warning lamp is on

nearside front side repeater lense broken

Pass 1 May 2012 100,188 miles

brake warning lamp is on

nearside front side repeater lense broken

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 31 May 2011 93,708 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 83,724 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 83,723 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 77,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,262 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 63,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 58,199 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 58,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P807 TGN is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P807 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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What year was P807 TGN registered?

P807 TGN is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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