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P809 YAP

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,632 mi
Last recorded143,632 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 YAP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 143,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 138,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside rear disc,back plate corroded

Slight play in nearside rear hub area

Slight play in nearside rear hub area

Pass 2 Dec 2017 133,737 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 130,630 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 130,629 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear wheel bearing not check

Pass 23 Dec 2015 128,558 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 17 Dec 2015 128,487 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 19 Dec 2014 126,897 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2014 126,896 miles

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

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

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 125,378 miles

Both offside and nearside front lower ball joints have slight play

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 121,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 119,092 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer raised edges.

Cut in offside front outer tyre wall, not deep enough to expose cords

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 112,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 112,625 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 107,906 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 107,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 100,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 94,791 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 87,519 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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P809 YAP is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P809 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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P809 YAP is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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