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P807 VGP

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,744 mi
Last recorded148,744 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 148,744 miles

Front And rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 148,744 miles

Front And rear brake discs corroded

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 148,007 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 145,344 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 143,234 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 142,213 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 139,065 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 131,320 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

r.h.centre silencer damaged.

Fail 17 Apr 2007 131,320 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

r.h.centre silencer damaged.

Fail 28 Apr 2006 124,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 124,576 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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P807 VGP is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P807 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

P807 VGP is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P807 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P807 VGP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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