1996 Lexus LS400 4.0L Petrol · P456 GCM
1996 Lexus LS400 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 78,501 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS LS400
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 3969cc
P456 GCM Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2022
- 78,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P456 GCM Mileage History
- 05/09/200564,731 mi
- 09/11/200669,420 mi+4,689 mi
- 16/11/201568,041 mi-1,379 mi
- 17/11/201670,011 mi+1,970 mi
- 10/11/201771,588 mi+1,577 mi
- 10/11/201771,588 mi
- 02/11/201874,132 mi+2,544 mi
- 11/11/201976,088 mi+1,956 mi
- 11/11/201976,088 mi
- 25/11/202077,498 mi+1,410 mi
- 12/10/202177,700 mi+202 mi
- 01/11/202278,500 mi+800 mi
- 02/11/202278,501 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 803 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P456 GCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Lexus Ls400 (P456 GCM) between September 2005 and November 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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