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P3 AVT

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,953 mi
Last recorded195,953 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 AVT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 195,953 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 195,878 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 195,837 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 195,642 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 195,416 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (forward) both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-ward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 195,416 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (forward) both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-ward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 194,653 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 193,658 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 193,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 191,274 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 191,273 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 188,907 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 185,435 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 181,972 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 176,703 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 173,911 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 168,333 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 168,333 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 163,621 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet struts weak operation

slight exhaust blow on catalyst to centre pipe joint on offside system

windscreen marked slightly in zone 'b'

Pass 19 Apr 2010 158,534 miles

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

nearside mirror delaminating

Pass 21 Apr 2009 151,502 miles

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

brake squeal

nearside mirror delaminating

Pass 25 Apr 2008 142,082 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2007 133,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 133,855 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2006 125,958 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

nearside mirror glass sterting to fade at base

Pass 4 May 2006 125,958 miles

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

nearside mirror glass sterting to fade at base

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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P3 AVT is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P3 AVT, 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 P3 AVT registered?

P3 AVT is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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