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P944 WYG

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,277 mi
Last recorded167,277 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 WYG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 May 2023 167,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear INNER ARCH CORRODED

Nearside Rear INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear INNER ARCH CORRODED

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER FLOOR PAN DAMAGED

Pass 8 Jan 2022 158,473 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has been modified

vehicle has slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 6 Jan 2021 153,008 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 151,576 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 150,488 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 149,006 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 147,037 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Mar 2015 146,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 146,003 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 144,663 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 143,662 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 141,126 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 136,977 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 133,537 miles

brake pipes to offside and nearside rear hoses corroded and should be replaced soon.

offside and nearside front tyre treads low on inner edges.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 130,367 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 124,564 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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P944 WYG is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P944 WYG, 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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P944 WYG is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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