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P456 GRD

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,478 mi
Last recorded129,478 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 GRD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 129,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s pipe join + forward Y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (marked with yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 128,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 128,194 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 127,645 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases but it passed the cat test (6.1.2 (a))

the front undertray is slightly insecure on the nearside front corner

Pass 3 Dec 2021 126,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front 'Y' Section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 126,236 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front 'Y' Section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 125,037 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 123,218 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 121,717 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 120,159 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 120,155 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front and rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2014 119,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 117,297 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 114,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2012 114,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 106,140 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 106,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 97,402 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 95,534 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 89,415 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 82,644 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 75,247 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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P456 GRD is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P456 GRD, 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 P456 GRD registered?

P456 GRD is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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