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P452 DFJ

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

173,922 mi
Last recorded173,922 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 DFJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 173,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 170,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 170,471 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 165,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

discs worn

n/s/r light cracked taped up

Pass 18 Sep 2015 160,499 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust blowing

n/s/r lens taped up

slight play in both ball joints

Pass 23 Oct 2014 157,266 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r light taped up and o/s side repeater

Pass 4 Mar 2013 148,413 miles

Bonnet gas lifts not supporting bonnet

Slight corrosion in rear sub frame

Pass 10 Apr 2012 143,856 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 143,565 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 136,492 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 128,091 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 118,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 99,916 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 89,403 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 89,403 miles

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

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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P452 DFJ is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P452 DFJ, 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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P452 DFJ is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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