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P408 YYJ

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,841 mi
Last recorded100,841 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 YYJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 100,841 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2020 100,841 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 99,132 miles

Nearside Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment parking brake (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 98,291 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 98,272 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 97,495 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 95,326 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 93,211 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 89,077 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 66,949 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 66,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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P408 YYJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 111,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P408 YYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P408 YYJ registered?

P408 YYJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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