1997 Lexus LS400 4.0L Petrol · P912 APF
1997 Lexus LS400 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 27 May 1997. Recorded mileage 176,626 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS LS400
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P912 APF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 176,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P912 APF 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 (P912 APF) between February 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 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 (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Outer Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
P912 APF Mileage History
- 09/02/2023174,174 mi
- 21/04/2023174,219 mi+45 mi
- 03/07/2024176,292 mi+2,073 mi
- 08/08/2024176,292 mi
- 20/11/2025176,626 mi+334 mi
Average of roughly 882 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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