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P981 UAH

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,303 mi
Last recorded82,303 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 UAH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2010 82,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 82,303 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 71,697 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 56,216 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 56,216 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P981 UAH is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P981 UAH, 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 P981 UAH registered?

P981 UAH is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P981 UAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P981 UAH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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