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P841 APC

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

155,352 mi
Last recorded155,352 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 APC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 155,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody Corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 141,974 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 134,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bank 2 post cat flange is leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box damaged with small crack (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 134,896 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bank 2 post cat flange is leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box damaged with small crack (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 116,917 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 115,490 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 112,768 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 108,103 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 104,605 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

Pass 4 Jan 2017 102,754 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,513 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 95,828 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,617 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,625 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,387 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 79,326 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 75,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,156 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,773 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,024 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 67,377 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 66,231 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 65,360 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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P841 APC is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P841 APC, 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 P841 APC registered?

P841 APC is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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