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P113 OVW

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,121 mi
Last recorded155,121 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 OVW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 155,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))

UNDER SEAL APPLIED

exhaust shield NOT FULLY SECURED

Pass 21 Oct 2021 143,166 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 137,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 134,964 miles

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 133,007 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 130,269 miles

Front Both front tyres has low inner tread

Pass 7 Nov 2016 126,976 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 124,445 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 124,445 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 121,415 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 119,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 119,064 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 118,918 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake warning light on , may be pad wear indicator, pads not visible with wheels on suggest investigated.

Corrosion coming in several places under car, particularly on and around rear axle.

Front number plate damaged to the limit, just about secure at time of test.

Heat shields for nearside silencer loose, rear one completely detatched.

Metal brake pipe to offside rear corroding at end.

Nearside rear tyre getting towards wear indicators.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 May 2012 93,855 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 93,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 88,866 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 86,764 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 83,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 78,514 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 75,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 72,890 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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P113 OVW is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P113 OVW, 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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P113 OVW is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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