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P985 PYY

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,330 mi
Last recorded168,330 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 PYY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 168,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid level low

o/s/f suspension arm bush close to fail tie rod bush

parking brake travel close to fail

Fail 5 Feb 2015 168,320 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake fluid level low

o/s/f suspension arm bush close to fail tie rod bush

parking brake travel close to fail

Pass 12 Oct 2013 159,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 157,106 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 155,425 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 155,415 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 150,772 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 137,691 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 122,998 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 98,138 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 90,251 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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P985 PYY is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P985 PYY, 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 P985 PYY registered?

P985 PYY is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P985 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P985 PYY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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