1997 Lexus LS400 4.0L Petrol · R12 JDM
1997 Lexus LS400 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 37,841 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS LS400
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R12 JDM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/06/2026
- 37,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R12 JDM MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Lexus Ls400 (R12 JDM) between June 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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