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P895 CWN

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,659 mi
Last recorded102,659 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP895 CWN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 102,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 102,649 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 101,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 100,013 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 97,696 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 97,686 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 94,987 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 94,987 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 920,807 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 920,807 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 91,362 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 91,362 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 87,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 84,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 84,135 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,114 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,013 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 80,004 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 78,770 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2009 71,172 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 71,172 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,873 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 63,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 57,617 miles

front number plate slight water damage

Pass 13 Feb 2006 56,127 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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P895 CWN is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P895 CWN, 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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P895 CWN is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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