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P416 RNK

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,724 mi
Last recorded110,724 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP416 RNK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 110,724 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 108,160 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 105,911 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 103,977 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 102,336 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 100,864 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 100,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 100,017 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,312 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 96,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 92,517 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 92,517 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,872 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,706 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 88,705 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,229 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 82,910 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 79,083 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 75,065 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 79,376 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR BROKEN

Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,889 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,484 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 53,972 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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P416 RNK is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P416 RNK, 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 P416 RNK registered?

P416 RNK is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P416 RNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P416 RNK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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