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P936 DCY

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,335 mi
Last recorded200,335 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP936 DCY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 200,335 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

play in nsf rack joint

Fail 23 Jun 2011 200,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

play in nsf rack joint

Pass 5 Jul 2010 192,895 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,225 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 185,364 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 176,440 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 176,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 173,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Mar 2008 173,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Apr 2007 166,134 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 153,273 miles

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

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

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

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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P936 DCY is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P936 DCY, 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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P936 DCY is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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