1997 Lexus LS400 4.0L Petrol · R140 AKR
1997 Lexus LS400 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 175,351 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS LS400
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R140 AKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 175,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R140 AKR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Lexus Ls400 (R140 AKR) between February 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R140 AKR Mileage History
- 03/02/2023163,486 mi
- 24/09/2024164,297 mi+811 mi
- 05/09/2025165,971 mi+1,674 mi
- 31/07/2026174,755 mi+8,784 mi
- 18/08/2026175,351 mi+596 mi
Average of roughly 3,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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