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P898 TGS

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,764 mi
Last recorded129,764 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 TGS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 129,764 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 123,143 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,688 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 110,311 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 108,678 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 14 Mar 2013 108,678 miles

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 15 Mar 2012 106,360 miles

front wipers slight smear

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner edge of thread

Pass 18 Mar 2011 103,329 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 99,546 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 96,739 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 81,398 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 73,829 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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P898 TGS is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P898 TGS, 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 P898 TGS registered?

P898 TGS is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P898 TGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P898 TGS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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