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Road Tax Paid

1997 Lexus LS400 4.0L Petrol · R375 ARD

R375 ARD

1997 Lexus LS400 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 88,852 miles. MOT valid until 25/11/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.

Make & Model
LEXUS LS400
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 25/11/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/10/2026)
Recorded Mileage
88,852 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 4.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25/11/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/10/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
3969cc

R375 ARD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
  • 88,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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R375 ARD Mileage History

  1. 07/11/202281,267 mi
  2. 07/11/202281,267 mi
  3. 23/11/202386,564 mi+5,297 mi
  4. 19/11/202487,704 mi+1,140 mi
  5. 24/11/202588,852 mi+1,148 mi

Average of roughly 2,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R375 ARD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 12:30
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 (R375 ARD) between November 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 November 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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.

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ADVISORY

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