1996 Lexus LS400 4.0L Petrol · P140 APC
1996 Lexus LS400 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 216,675 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS LS400
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P140 APC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2024
- 216,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P140 APC 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 1996 Lexus Ls400 (P140 APC) between February 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Emissions unable to be completed misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
P140 APC Mileage History
- 07/02/2022199,754 mi
- 14/12/2022201,071 mi+1,317 mi
- 11/12/2023205,193 mi+4,122 mi
- 28/06/2024210,304 mi+5,111 mi
- 28/08/2024216,675 mi+6,371 mi
Average of roughly 6,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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