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P152 JJC

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,378 mi
Last recorded91,378 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 JJC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 91,378 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 84,817 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 78,274 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 69,852 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 66,184 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 61,845 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 61,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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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P152 JJC 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 85.7%.

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 P152 JJC, 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 P152 JJC registered?

P152 JJC is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P152 JJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P152 JJC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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