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P689 BAP

1997 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

20,181 mi
Last recorded20,181 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 BAP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 20,181 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2026 20,100 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension has slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 18,855 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear components - general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 18,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 18,018 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 17,469 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 16,886 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 15,215 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 15,159 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 13,680 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 13,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 13,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,383 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 May 2014 13,253 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 13,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 13,023 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 12,815 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,691 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 12,558 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,377 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 12,043 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 11,290 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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P689 BAP is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P689 BAP, 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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P689 BAP is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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