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PAV 15

1997 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,319 mi
Last recorded79,319 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAV 15
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 79,319 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges cords not showing at time of test

Pass 1 Dec 2023 77,561 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges cords not showing at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2022 75,495 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 72,347 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 68,562 miles

bonnet does not stay in the up position

brake fluid dirty

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 3 May 2018 68,562 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

bonnet does not stay in the up position

brake fluid dirty

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 2 Jun 2016 64,864 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 64,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 59,786 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 56,197 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,077 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,490 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,102 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 45,102 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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PAV 15 is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PAV 15, 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 PAV 15 registered?

PAV 15 is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is PAV 15 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAV 15 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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