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P966 NOX

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,808 mi
Last recorded130,808 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 NOX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 130,808 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 129,192 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 128,466 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 128,264 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 128,003 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 126,194 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 119,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 117,492 miles

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

Front seat belt retraction mechanism becoming weak (O/S/F) .

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2015 117,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet struts weak

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 7 Feb 2015 117,426 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet struts weak

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 18 Dec 2012 115,801 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 112,970 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 112,923 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 112,047 miles

front pads 75% worn

Pass 12 May 2009 109,669 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

anti roll bar drop link boot split on rear

Pass 29 Apr 2008 108,014 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 104,561 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 103,177 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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P966 NOX is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P966 NOX, 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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P966 NOX is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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