1997 Lexus LS400 4.0L Petrol · P301 FBW
1997 Lexus LS400 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 07/03/1997. Recorded mileage 198,839 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS LS400
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3969cc
P301 FBW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2024
- 198,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P301 FBW Mileage History
- 12/10/2021196,288 mi
- 14/10/2021196,288 mi
- 05/11/2022198,599 mi+2,311 mi
- 27/06/2024198,839 mi+240 mi
Average of roughly 942 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P301 FBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Lexus Ls400 (P301 FBW) between October 2021 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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