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P832 HRM

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,455 mi
Last recorded61,455 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP832 HRM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front+rear tyres outter side walls cracking

rear rigid brake pipes corroded

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 8 Jan 2014 61,455 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front+rear tyres outter side walls cracking

rear rigid brake pipes corroded

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Jan 2013 60,822 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 58,392 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear lower hub bush has slight play

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres starting to perish on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,694 miles

n/s/f repeater lamp damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2011 57,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f repeater lamp damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,668 miles

slight play in both upper rear ball joints .

Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,089 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 46,468 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 46,407 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,422 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,611 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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P832 HRM is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P832 HRM, 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 P832 HRM registered?

P832 HRM is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P832 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P832 HRM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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