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P979 GOX

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,119 mi
Last recorded127,119 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 GOX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 127,119 miles

Offside rear outer CV boot weeping grease

Oil leak

Parking brake requirements only just met (nearside)

Slight play in both front ball joints

Surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 28 Apr 2016 124,933 miles

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

Park brake has only just met requirements 16%

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 124,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both sides calatyst (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 114,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 104,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 104,176 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 94,087 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 85,500 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,595 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 70,582 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 58,632 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 54,585 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 47,403 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 46,387 miles

nsf disc warped condition acceptable at time of test

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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P979 GOX is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P979 GOX, 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 P979 GOX registered?

P979 GOX is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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