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P617 YUF

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,992 mi
Last recorded21,992 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 YUF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 21,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2015 21,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 15,559 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 15,559 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,104 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 10,147 miles

wipers not cleaning screen 100%

Pass 21 Mar 2010 106,215 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 2,096 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 897 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play n/s/r up and down movement

Pass 11 Dec 2006 96,262 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 85,529 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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P617 YUF is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P617 YUF, 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 P617 YUF registered?

P617 YUF is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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