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P686 BPJ

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,987 mi
Last recorded169,987 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 BPJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 169,987 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 169,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 165,305 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated rusted (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear both brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 160,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight misshapen caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower part of the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 Jul 2023 160,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight misshapen caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower part of the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Jul 2022 155,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 150,886 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 147,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear subframe as suffice corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2020 147,719 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated cracked and damp (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear rear subframe as suffice corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2019 143,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 139,258 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 134,873 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 134,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 126,300 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 126,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 115,801 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 115,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,955 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 93,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 87,780 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 83,053 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,191 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,888 miles

both rear tyres on tread limit

Pass 4 Jul 2008 66,165 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 59,811 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 52,573 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 45,915 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?

Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,216
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
7,294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,048
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,988
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,960
position lamp(s) not working 1,626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,535
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P686 BPJ is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 122,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P686 BPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P686 BPJ is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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