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P8 SHD

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,772 mi
Last recorded115,772 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 SHD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 115,772 miles

Nearside front tyre has a large cut on outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 115,772 miles

Nearside front tyre has a large cut on outer sidewall.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 115,131 miles

All rear suspension components are quite badly corroded.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 114,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator light on .fluid level ok and all pads above 1.5 mm

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear subframe and suspension rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2012 113,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack has slight seepage.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 113,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack has slight seepage.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 112,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 109,616 miles

O/S/R COIL SPRING CORRODED.

SCRATCHES AND CHIPS ON SCREEN.

O/S/F BRAKE WARNING WIRE BROKEN,WARNING LIGHT ON.

Fail 25 Oct 2010 109,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/F BRAKE WARNING WIRE BROKEN,WARNING LIGHT ON.

O/S/R COIL SPRING CORRODED.

SCRATCHES AND CHIPS ON SCREEN.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 103,547 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

N/S/F TYRE;OUTER EDGE ON LIMIT.

O/S/F PADS ON LIMIT.

REAR DISCS SCORED,AND PADS ON LIMIT.

STONE CHIPS ZONE "B",HEAVY SCRATCHES ZONE"A"TOP OF SCREEN.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 103,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

N/S/F TYRE;OUTER EDGE ON LIMIT.

O/S/F PADS ON LIMIT.

REAR DISCS SCORED,AND PADS ON LIMIT.

STONE CHIPS ZONE "B",HEAVY SCRATCHES ZONE"A"TOP OF SCREEN.

Pass 1 May 2008 93,357 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.STONECHIPS ZONE"B".HEAVY SCRATCHES ZONE"A"TOP OF SCREEN.BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.FRONT AND REAR PADS LOW,REAR DISCS APPROACHING LIMIT.

REAR DISCS SCORED.

Fail 1 May 2008 93,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.STONECHIPS ZONE"B".HEAVY SCRATCHES ZONE"A"TOP OF SCREEN.BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.FRONT AND REAR PADS LOW,REAR DISCS APPROACHING LIMIT.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 87,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P8 SHD is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P8 SHD, 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 P8 SHD registered?

P8 SHD is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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