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P582 YYJ

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

119,873 mi
Last recorded119,873 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP582 YYJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 119,873 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 117,403 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 113,951 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 108,092 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 104,025 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 98,892 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2020 96,143 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 93,014 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,327 miles

nearside front indicator lens broken.

Fail 28 Mar 2017 91,298 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside front indicator lens broken.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 89,743 miles

both front discs pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 89,597 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,199 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,457 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 87,574 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,147 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,437 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 84,838 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 83,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 80,170 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 72,056 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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P582 YYJ is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P582 YYJ, 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 P582 YYJ registered?

P582 YYJ is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P582 YYJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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