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P553 HVN

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,439 mi
Last recorded153,439 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 HVN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 153,439 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear suspension arms corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 1 Sep 2017 150,167 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 chips (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on exhaust

suspension arms bushes deteriorated

suspension components very corroded

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 147,274 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on suspension components

front cross member corroded

front sub frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded and bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2015 143,245 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front brake flexi hoses cracking slightly

brake pipes corroded on rear

corrosion on rear suspension components and sub frame

o/s/f cracking and worn on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre slight cracking

rear suspension arm bushes deteriated and cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2014 139,071 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 135,277 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 132,195 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 132,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 126,425 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 124,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Jan 2009 121,129 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 116,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 116,697 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 113,067 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 110,812 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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P553 HVN is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green 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 P553 HVN, 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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P553 HVN is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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