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P863 APC

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,694 mi
Last recorded87,694 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 APC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 87,694 miles

Both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2017 86,278 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 83,207 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn

Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,634 miles

front bonnet struts are defective

Pass 20 Aug 2014 77,378 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 73,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,022 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres inner edges worn

slight lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,005 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,774 miles

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

slight lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Aug 2008 49,150 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,654 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,353 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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P863 APC is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P863 APC, 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 P863 APC registered?

P863 APC is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P863 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P863 APC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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