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P466 YYJ

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,585 mi
Last recorded92,585 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP466 YYJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

floor/sill edges damaged

rear subframe corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2017 90,944 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 89,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 87,717 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,887 miles

Nearside rear brake disc badly pitted.

Nearside rear brake pads low.

Nearside rear tyre low in tread.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,313 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 81,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 77,906 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 74,876 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 69,492 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 69,492 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 66,530 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 62,849 miles

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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P466 YYJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P466 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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P466 YYJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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