MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear position lamp lens slightly defective . no effect on emitted light.
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
brake fluid looks contaminated
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear position lamp lens slightly defective . no effect on emitted light
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake fluid looks dirty
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear side lamp lens damaged (no effect on emitted light)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear side lamp lens damaged (no effect on emitted light)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bonnet struts not working
oil leaks
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bonnet struts not working
oil leaks
Oil leak
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
damage to front
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsf tyre wearing on outer edge
possible slight weep from steering rack
slight play in steering column top bearings
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.
Slight play in steering column top bearing.
Slight weep from steering rack.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
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P535 SHX is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P535 SHX, 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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P535 SHX is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 April 1997.
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