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P661 CDF

1997 Lexus LS400

Yellow Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

177,030 mi
Last recorded177,030 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 CDF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 177,030 miles

Presented As A Racecar

Pass 28 Jul 2022 176,792 miles

vehicle presented as a race car

Pass 25 Jan 2020 176,405 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 176,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested Due to missing cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Low brake pad warning light on.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 175,373 miles

no passenger seats fitted at time off test

Pass 8 Jul 2016 171,498 miles

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

Front exhaust system modified to relocate catylitic converters

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 171,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front exhaust system modified to relocate catylitic converters

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 165,053 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 165,053 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 144,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 140,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres cracking

Fail 4 Jul 2013 140,052 miles

both front tyres cracking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 138,713 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 138,713 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 137,206 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 135,163 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 132,050 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 128,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 124,705 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 121,885 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 118,127 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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P661 CDF is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Yellow with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P661 CDF, 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 P661 CDF registered?

P661 CDF is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P661 CDF safe to buy?

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