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P870 RKX

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

220,895 mi
Last recorded220,895 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 RKX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 220,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 220,895 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 217,719 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 214,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 way joiner (1.1.11 (c))

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

ns and os outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 30 Aug 2022 212,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub assembly, rear lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever getting near end of reserve travel

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension - offside top wishbone, front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 212,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub assembly, rear lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever getting near end of reserve travel

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension - offside top wishbone, front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 209,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing - wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension hub, lower bush - bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp lens cracked.

Fail 26 Aug 2021 209,866 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - floor at (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing - wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension hub, lower bush - bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp lens cracked.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 203,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside headlamp lens cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2020 202,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2019 198,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside headlamp lense cracked

nearside windscreen wiper poor wipe

Pass 31 Aug 2018 194,310 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside headlight lens cracked

parking brake has little reserve travel

power steering rack damp.

suspect both front tie bar rod, front mounting bushes deteriorated (bushes obscured by under covers)

Fail 7 Aug 2018 194,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to nearside catalyst at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside headlight lens cracked

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

power steering rack damp

suspect both front tie bar rod, front mounting bushes deteriorated (obscured by under covers)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 189,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint rear of nearside catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both chassis legs at rear subframe starting to corrode

nearside dip beam low intensity

rear subframe & suspension arms general corrosion

rear suspension - play in nearside rear suspension arm outer bush

rear suspension - play in nearside upper suspension arm,rear bush

rear suspension - play in offside upper suspension arm inner bushes & slight play in ball joint

Fail 2 Aug 2017 189,689 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint rear of nearside catalytic converter (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both chassis legs at rear subframe starting to corrode

nearside dip beam low intensity

rear subframe & suspension arms general corrosion

rear suspension - play in nearside rear suspension arm outer bush

rear suspension - play in nearside upper suspension arm,rear bush

rear suspension - play in offside upper suspension arm inner bushes & slight play in ball joint

Pass 11 Aug 2016 184,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear suspension (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (rear suspension) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (rear suspension) (2.4.G.2)

both chassis legs at rear subframe starting to corrode

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 184,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear suspension (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (rear suspension) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (rear suspension) (2.4.G.2)

both chassis legs at rear subframe starting to corrode

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2015 173,967 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 173,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 164,213 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both chassis legs at rear subframe starting to corrode

offside front tyre tread worn to legal limit

rear subframe starting to corrode

rear suspension - slight play in nearside rear lower arm outer bush

rear suspension - slight play in offside lower rear arm outer bush

slight movement in steering column

Pass 29 Aug 2014 164,213 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both chassis legs at rear subframe starting to corrode

offside front tyre tread worn to legal limit

rear subframe starting to corrode

rear suspension - slight play in nearside rear lower arm outer bush

rear suspension - slight play in offside lower rear arm outer bush

slight movement in steering column

Pass 14 Sep 2013 157,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 157,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 151,924 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both registration plates deteriorated

nearside headlamp lense damaged

offside & nearside mirrors deteriorated

slight play in both rear hub assemblys,rear lower bushes

slight play in steering column

Fail 12 Sep 2011 146,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear chassis legs starting to corrode at rear subframe mounting

both registration plates poor condition

minor play in both rear suspension wishbone ball joints

nearside & offside mirrors poor condition

nearside headlamp lense damaged

slight play in both rear suspension,rear arm outer mounting bushes

slight play in steering column

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Sep 2011 146,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear chassis legs starting to corrode at rear subframe mounting

both registration plates poor condition

minor play in both rear suspension wishbone ball joints

nearside & offside mirrors poor condition

nearside headlamp lense damaged

slight play in both rear suspension,rear arm outer mounting bushes

slight play in steering column

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Oct 2010 139,027 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear chassis legs at rear subframe starting to corrode

front & rear registration plates deteriorated

minor play in both rear suspension top wishbone ball joints

most rear suspension arms/links bushes deteriorated

nearside & offsuide rear view mirrors poor condition

small chip in nearside headlamp lense

steering rack damp

Fail 20 Sep 2010 138,955 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear chassis legs at rear subframe starting to corrode

front & rear registration plates deteriorated

minor play in both rear suspension top wishbone ball joints

most rear suspension arms/links bushes deteriorated

nearside & offsuide rear view mirrors poor condition

small chip in nearside headlamp lense

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Sep 2009 131,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all rear suspension mounting bushes generally deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

both steering rack mountings look to have slight wear.

flanges on both exhaust catalysts badly corroded.

nearside headlamp lense chipped.

nearside rear inner sill and rear chassis corroded.

offside door mirror glass poor vision.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

rear suspension hub, lower rear cross link mounting bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

slight exhaust blow between nearside catalyst and downpipe flange.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 124,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all rear suspension rubber mounting bushes deteriorating.

both steering rack rubber mountings look to have slight wear.

deep cut in nearside front tyre tread.

front suspension link bushes starting to deteriorate.

lift in both front lower suspension ball joints.

minor exhaust blow from front exhaust flange.

nearside headlamp lense chipped.

nearside rear tyre tread worn close to legal limit.

offside door mirror vision poor.

offside rear shock absorber corroded.

offside rear tyre tread worn to limit.

rear chassis corroded.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

rear suspension hub, lower rear cross link mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 124,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all rear suspension rubber mounting bushes deteriorating.

both steering rack rubber mountings look to have slight wear.

deep cut in nearside front tyre tread.

front suspension link bushes starting to deteriorate.

lift in both front lower suspension ball joints.

minor exhaust blow from front exhaust flange.

nearside headlamp lense chipped.

nearside rear tyre tread worn close to legal limit.

offside door mirror vision poor.

offside rear shock absorber corroded.

offside rear tyre tread worn to limit.

rear chassis corroded.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

rear suspension hub, lower rear cross link mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 116,541 miles

as test no 790123067201

Fail 20 Sep 2007 116,166 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front tie bar bushes perishing.

nearside rear suspension top link, front bush worn.

offside rear suspension top link front bush worn.

offside rear suspension, lower link outer bush worn.

offside washer poor.

rear chassis corroded at subframe mounting.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

rear suspension links rubber bushes perishing.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 67,423 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 67,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P870 RKX is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P870 RKX, 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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P870 RKX is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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