1997 Lexus LS400 4.0L Petrol · P908 CUD
1997 Lexus LS400 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 160,579 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS LS400
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P908 CUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 160,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P908 CUD 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 (P908 CUD) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 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), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements musical horns (7.7 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
P908 CUD Mileage History
- 08/02/2023150,401 mi
- 06/02/2024151,459 mi+1,058 mi
- 08/01/2025152,426 mi+967 mi
- 12/02/2026160,578 mi+8,152 mi
- 30/04/2026160,579 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,158 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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