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P335 YGN

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

239,248 mi
Last recorded239,248 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 YGN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 239,248 miles

Front undertray hanging down

Pass 14 Nov 2024 229,374 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 219,759 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 211,889 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 201,542 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 192,134 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 192,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 183,661 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread

Pass 9 Feb 2018 176,011 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 168,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres Parrish on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2016 162,614 miles

All 4 tyres have sidewall cracking.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 162,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All 4 tyres have sidewall cracking.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 161,687 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 161,340 miles

Both front tyres cracked on outer wall

grease around nearside front track rod end gaiter(no damage seen)

grease around offside front shock absorber

grease around offside front track rod end gaiter(no damage seen)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 157,081 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 157,076 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 149,987 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 143,949 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 143,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 134,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 134,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 127,125 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 120,756 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 120,754 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 114,186 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 114,186 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 98,904 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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P335 YGN is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P335 YGN, 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 P335 YGN registered?

P335 YGN is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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