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P980 OJW

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,480 mi
Last recorded182,480 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 OJW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 182,480 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 178,490 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 175,935 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 169,111 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack o/s inner ball joint.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 169,111 miles

slight wear in steering rack o/s inner ball joint.

Fail 27 Dec 2006 157,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 27 Dec 2006 157,554 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside headlamp lens cracked

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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P980 OJW is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P980 OJW, 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 P980 OJW registered?

P980 OJW is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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