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P830 YAP

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,338 mi
Last recorded152,338 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 YAP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 152,338 miles

exhaust blow n/s/f flange

front suspension corroded

full sill covers fitted

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r inner wheel archers holes and corrosion not with in 30cm and not considered a prescribed areas

rear sub frame and connected suspension corroded

unable to fully examine front brake pads with out wheel removal

Pass 9 Oct 2019 149,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all brake back plates deteriorated

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear subframe, inner sills and suspension heavily corroded but not excessive

unable to fully inspect front brake pads without wheel removal

Fail 8 Oct 2019 149,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all brake back plates deteriorated

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear subframe, inner sills and suspension heavily corroded but not excessive

unable to fully inspect front brake pads without wheel removal

Pass 24 Oct 2018 147,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

unable to fully inspect inner brake pads without wheel removal

Fail 15 Oct 2018 147,498 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

unable to fully inspect inner brake pads without wheel removal

Pass 24 Oct 2017 145,590 miles

rear suspension perscribed areas corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 145,590 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear suspension perscribed areas corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 141,546 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 139,244 miles

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

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

heat shild loose

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 139,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

heat shild loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 136,772 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 134,488 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 130,568 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 125,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 118,939 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 113,384 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 104,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 93,916 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 78,424 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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P830 YAP is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P830 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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P830 YAP is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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