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P487 SVW

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

165,188 mi
Last recorded165,188 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 SVW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 165,188 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 164,041 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 163,385 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 162,285 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 159,969 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 158,667 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 158,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 156,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 155,411 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 153,277 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 153,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 152,757 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 151,572 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 149,597 miles

n/s/front top and bottom ball joints have slight play

n/s/rear upper front suspension bush has slight wear

o/s/top and botom ball joints have slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2013 148,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 146,836 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outter sidewall scuffed & far outter edge of tread worn

Pass 24 Jan 2011 144,987 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 144,367 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on far outter edges

Pass 12 Jan 2009 140,110 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 137,701 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 133,444 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 129,715 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 129,715 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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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P487 SVW is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P487 SVW, 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 P487 SVW registered?

P487 SVW is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P487 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P487 SVW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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