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P487 YYJ

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,376 mi
Last recorded104,376 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 YYJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 104,376 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT DOES NOT MOVE ANYWAY FORWARD OR BACK UP OR DOWN

OFFSIDE FRONT WING/BUMPER AREA DAMAGED

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 104,376 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o,s,f seat doen not move any way , forward or back . up or down .

o,s,f wheel has been bent back do to accident damage on o,s,f wing - bumper area .

Pass 5 Jun 2010 97,841 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 92,731 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 31 Mar 2008 90,934 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 86,799 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 83,622 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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P487 YYJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P487 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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P487 YYJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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