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1997 Lexus LS400 4.0L Petrol · P686 BPJ

P686 BPJ

1997 Lexus LS400 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 169,987 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model
LEXUS LS400
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 17/08/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage
169,987 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 4.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/08/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/02/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
3969cc

P686 BPJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
  • 169,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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P686 BPJ Mileage History

  1. 24/07/2023160,598 mi
  2. 25/07/2023160,598 mi
  3. 18/07/2024165,305 mi+4,707 mi
  4. 21/07/2025169,983 mi+4,678 mi
  5. 29/07/2025169,987 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 4,660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P686 BPJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 21:19
MOT Analysis

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 (P686 BPJ) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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