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P866 RKX

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,317 mi
Last recorded181,317 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 RKX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 181,317 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 178,851 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 178,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 171,250 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 171,228 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 160,894 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 160,894 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 150,081 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 143,145 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 143,145 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 130,195 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 128,868 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 115,321 miles

Offside Front 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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P866 RKX is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P866 RKX, 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 P866 RKX registered?

P866 RKX is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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