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P71 MDA

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,536 mi
Last recorded103,536 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 MDA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2025 103,536 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 102,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 101,423 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 99,636 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 97,735 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 96,561 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 93,186 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 91,938 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 89,951 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,605 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 84,330 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,737 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2013 72,016 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 64,531 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,467 miles

offside and nearside front bottom balljoints showing signs of grease leakage,no play or wear evident.

offside front shock absorber showing signs of leakage.

stonechip in zone "B" less than 40mm.

bonnet struts not holding bonnet weight and bonnet slams shut without warning.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,927 miles

bonnet struts seriously weak and will not hold the bonnet open for any great length of time.bonnet will slam shut without warning.

offside front shock absorber showing signs of leakage.

stonechip within zone "B" less than 40mm.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,552 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,831 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 52,180 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 47,612 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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P71 MDA is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P71 MDA, 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 P71 MDA registered?

P71 MDA is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P71 MDA safe to buy?

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