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P908 XTC

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,462 mi
Last recorded148,462 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 XTC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2022 148,462 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s & o/s inner wheel arch areas / holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s inner sill ends / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential leaking from n/s driveshaft seal

unable to open boot lid

Pass 16 Aug 2021 143,562 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to system joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust shield loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s sill ends to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension items corroded

unable to open boot to test floor

Fail 11 Aug 2021 143,561 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to system joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust shield loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s sill ends to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension items corroded

unable to open boot to test floor

Pass 25 Aug 2020 140,163 miles

Front Inner n/s & o/s sill end to floor corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear n/s & o/s chassis rails corroded

Rear suspension items heavily corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 137,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components heavily corroded and weakened

Pass 16 Aug 2018 131,462 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 125,711 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 125,711 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 120,400 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 120,396 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 115,073 miles

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

Slight movement detected in n/s/r hub.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 115,067 miles

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

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

Slight movement detected in n/s/r hub.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 109,667 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 109,667 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,933 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,080 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 82,839 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,278 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 72,367 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,888 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 66,395 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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P908 XTC is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P908 XTC, 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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P908 XTC is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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