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P54 GSL

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,844 mi
Last recorded115,844 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 GSL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 115,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 111,754 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

pad light on dash pads ok

Fail 18 Mar 2024 111,661 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad waning light on dash

Offside Front wing mirror slightly faded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 107,215 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass self tinting deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 107,215 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass self tinting deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 101,613 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 101,610 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2013 101,595 miles

Both rear tyres starting to show signs of perishing

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 100,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 100,582 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 97,432 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 97,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 May 2008 94,811 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 94,256 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 94,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 93,469 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 92,382 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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P54 GSL is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P54 GSL, 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 P54 GSL registered?

P54 GSL is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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