MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,928 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge
offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?
Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P488 YYJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 P488 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 P488 YYJ registered?
P488 YYJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 July 1997.
Is P488 YYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P488 YYJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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