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P118 PVU

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

202,187 mi
Last recorded202,187 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 PVU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2025 202,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 195,544 miles

Complete underside of vehicle is undersealed

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 195,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Complete underside of vehicle is undersealed

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 191,553 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake long travel

vehicle undersealed

Fail 20 May 2022 191,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake long travel

vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 May 2021 184,381 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 183,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 180,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 174,927 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 171,218 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 171,218 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 166,802 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 161,600 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 154,393 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 154,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 150,353 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 150,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emmissions unreaderble due to exhaust blowing and full of water

Pass 26 Apr 2012 144,559 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 143,129 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 137,803 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 129,324 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 121,493 miles

slight wear starting to rear offside upper suspension arm bushes/ball joint. both front tyres starting to crack/worn on the edges

Pass 10 Apr 2008 116,675 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 103,229 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 101,515 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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P118 PVU is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P118 PVU, 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 P118 PVU registered?

P118 PVU is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P118 PVU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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