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P794 YAP

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,669 mi
Last recorded138,669 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 YAP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 138,669 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 135,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 132,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 128,746 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 126,608 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 123,325 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 121,427 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 118,866 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE STARTING TO DETERIOROATE

Pass 21 Nov 2011 116,715 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 114,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

front tyre sidewalls scuffed,rear tyre casings perished/splitting

rear reg plate cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2009 112,839 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to rear inner sills and rear inner wheel arches

Pass 15 Dec 2008 107,304 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on edges

mask converter fitted nearside headlamp

nearside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate starting to detiorate

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills and both rear inner wheel arches

slight play in nearside rear hub area

Pass 17 Apr 2008 106,967 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2007 104,864 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 104,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

sill / engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2006 97,985 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2006 97,985 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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P794 YAP is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P794 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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P794 YAP is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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