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P631 PTR

1997 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,310 mi
Last recorded134,310 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 PTR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 134,310 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and nearside front outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front and offside front track control arm bushes slighty worn

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower and offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 130,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Mar 2019 130,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2018 126,310 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak Slight leak from sump ()

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe has split and is leaking slightly (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush is perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass has faded ()

Nearside Rear Very small amount of free play in upper and lower hub bushes

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush is perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Very small amount of free play in upper and lower hub bushes

Pass 22 Mar 2017 120,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 120,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 114,252 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,624 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 99,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,147 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,368 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill kit fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2012 83,354 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill kit fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,031 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 67,279 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 67,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,952 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 51,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2007 41,943 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,920 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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P631 PTR is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P631 PTR, 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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P631 PTR is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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