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P740 GPA

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,935 mi
Last recorded1,935 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 GPA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 1,935 miles

both rear inner sills rusty

brake warning light on

front drop links weak

man light on

oil leaks?

Pass 1 Feb 2024 1,615 miles

brake warning light on

exhaust leaks

front + rear suspension very rusty

front drop links weak

man light on

nsr tyre very much on limit on edges

oil leaks?

rear chassis rails very rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2022

All front suspension lower arm bushes weak

Bonnet support struts not functioning

Brake warning (!) symbol intermittently indicating a fault (stop lamp bulb?

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Stop lamp intermittent but operating at time of test

Oil leak

Rear Upper Both hub ball joints have slight play

Steering rack damp

Vehicle underside, exhaust and suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 138,242 miles

all front lower arm bushes weak

both wipers poor

man light on

rear suspension rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2020 136,658 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction - vehicle first use before 1st July 2003

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 134,537 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction - vehicle first registered before 1st July 2003

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 132,505 miles

Engine MIL Stay ON

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 132,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pin (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

off side rear tyre very low inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2017 128,019 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 126,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

battery terminals loose

bonnet stays not working

Fail 15 Jul 2016 126,469 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

battery terminals loose

bonnet stays not working

Pass 28 Jul 2015 124,775 miles

front susp noise/play in bushes

n/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2015 124,576 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

bonnet stays extremely weak

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

sill covers fitted

slight damage nearside rear light lense

Pass 29 Jul 2014 118,038 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 118,038 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 111,033 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 108,430 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 106,010 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 102,971 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

bonnet stays fial to support bonnet

front brake pads not clearly visable for wear

Pass 19 Jul 2010 99,154 miles

Bonnet stays defective

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Unable to see front brake pads for wear

Pass 9 Jul 2009 94,259 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2008 89,856 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2007 84,817 miles

slight damage to front No. plate

Pass 21 Jul 2006 79,333 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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P740 GPA is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P740 GPA, 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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P740 GPA is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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