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P488 YYJ

1997 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

150,928 mi
Last recorded150,928 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 YYJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 150,928 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 150,923 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 139,881 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 133,724 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 128,637 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2012 122,103 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2011 111,876 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 106,107 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2009 98,391 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 90,062 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 82,372 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 74,136 miles

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.

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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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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