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P426 KBD

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,487 mi
Last recorded146,487 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 KBD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 146,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 146,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 141,616 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 135,051 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 130,757 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod end dust cover perished and crack (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and suspension arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 128,583 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 124,978 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 121,290 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 117,718 miles

Front brakes squeaking but within requirements

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 117,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brakes squeeling but working ok

Pass 14 Sep 2016 116,901 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 113,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 113,739 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 106,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 103,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 99,766 miles

brake wear light on

Pass 14 Oct 2011 89,395 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 85,250 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 81,509 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 81,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 78,281 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 74,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 68,787 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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P426 KBD is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P426 KBD, 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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P426 KBD is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P426 KBD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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