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P734 YAP

1997 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,923 mi
Last recorded187,923 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 YAP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 187,923 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both fronts worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 2 Aug 2013 178,089 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 173,813 miles

both rear tyres close to limit [2mm]

Fail 10 Sep 2012 173,813 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres close to limit [2mm]

Pass 13 Sep 2011 166,500 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 166,498 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 161,761 miles

gearbox oil leak

long travel on handbrake

rear number plate cracked

slight dampness around steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2010 161,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine coolant level low

gearbox oil leak

long travel on handbrake

n/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edges

rear number plate cracked

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2009 155,774 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

radiator leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2008 148,296 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

gear box oil leaks

heat sheild insecure on exhaust

inbalance front brakes

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

play in n/s rack end

Fail 10 Sep 2008 148,296 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

gear box oil leaks

heat sheild insecure on exhaust

inbalance front brakes

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

play in n/s rack end

Pass 12 Sep 2007 142,478 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 142,478 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

plastic covers over sills,not fully inspected.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 132,480 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 132,480 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear tyres close to limit

surface corosion and pitting to rear brake discs

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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P734 YAP is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P734 YAP, 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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P734 YAP is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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