1997 Lexus LS400 4.0L Petrol · R613 DKX
1997 Lexus LS400 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 182,500 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS LS400
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R613 DKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 182,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R613 DKX Mileage History
- 25/01/2024170,765 mi
- 23/02/2024170,795 mi+30 mi
- 06/03/2025174,816 mi+4,021 mi
- 03/03/2026182,497 mi+7,681 mi
- 11/03/2026182,500 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R613 DKX 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 (R613 DKX) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
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