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P113 VGC

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,007 mi
Last recorded224,007 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 VGC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 224,007 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 191,283 miles

Oil leak

outer sills (nearside & offside) & brake pipes covered in plastic covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Aug 2013 191,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

outer sills (nearside & offside) & brake pipes covered in plastic covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2012 156,502 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 145,600 miles

Front to rear brake pipes unber plastic covers full inspection not possible...

offside rear exhaust heat shield insecure...

Pass 3 Aug 2010 141,424 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 141,382 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 137,376 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 134,862 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heavy corrosion on rear axel

Fail 30 Jul 2008 134,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heavy corrosion on rear axel

Pass 14 Aug 2007 131,967 miles

rear tyres low, slight blow exh front pipe.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 130,199 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 VGC is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P113 VGC, 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 P113 VGC registered?

P113 VGC is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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