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P856 XAT

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,749 mi
Last recorded133,749 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 XAT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 133,749 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 133,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 132,643 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 131,876 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 131,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

heat sheild loose at rear left

Pass 2 Oct 2014 129,250 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2013 126,479 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 126,479 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 122,426 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 122,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 116,995 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 113,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 113,018 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 lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 109,549 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 105,074 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 100,644 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 94,415 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 87,728 miles

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

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

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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P856 XAT is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P856 XAT, 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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P856 XAT is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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