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P882 BDF

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,291 mi
Last recorded142,291 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP882 BDF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 142,291 miles

wetness around the steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2012 137,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 137,185 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 136,227 miles

o/s mirror discolouring

rear inner brake pads low

red light on dash

screen chipped

Pass 1 Jun 2010 132,099 miles

n/s wiper split. number plates 3D text. rear pads low. lift/wear to o/s/f lower ball joint.windscreen has stonechips.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 132,094 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper split. number plates 3D text. rear pads low. lift/wear to o/s/f lower ball joint.windscreen has stonechips.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 116,115 miles

n/s/r brake pads low?

front brake readings fluctuating

Fail 9 Oct 2008 116,115 miles

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

front brake readings fluctuating

n/s/r brake pads low?

Pass 2 Aug 2007 102,156 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 102,156 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

slight play in both side front bottom ball joints

Pass 10 Feb 2006 88,240 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 88,240 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P882 BDF is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P882 BDF, 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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P882 BDF is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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