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P561 YYJ

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,310 mi
Last recorded104,310 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 YYJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 104,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 100,930 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 98,067 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 92,386 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 84,193 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 81,161 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 76,353 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 74,250 miles

lift in n/s o/s lower joints

rear brake pads getting low

slight noise from exhaust manifold /inlet area

Pass 23 Aug 2006 74,162 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 74,162 miles

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

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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P561 YYJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P561 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 P561 YYJ registered?

P561 YYJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 July 1997.

Is P561 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P561 YYJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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