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P785 YAP

1997 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,606 mi
Last recorded87,606 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP785 YAP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 87,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 86,935 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 84,946 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 79,925 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 79,925 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,403 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,529 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,913 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER RACK END/BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN IT

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN HEAVILY ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 66,467 miles

o/s rear tyre tread worn low on inside

Pass 21 Sep 2005 63,291 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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P785 YAP is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Gold 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 P785 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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P785 YAP is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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