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P801 YAP

1997 Lexus GS300

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,715 mi
Last recorded177,715 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 YAP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 177,715 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 171,764 miles

engine has heavy oil leak

heavy rust around n/s and o/s rear jacking points

o/s/f tyre has very slight taer on inner sidewall

Fail 25 Jul 2011 171,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine has heavy oil leak

heavy rust around n/s and o/s rear jacking points

o/s/f tyre has very slight taer on inner sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2010 165,947 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 165,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 159,746 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 152,839 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 152,839 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jul 2007 145,390 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 145,390 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 139,218 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 139,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P801 YAP is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P801 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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What year was P801 YAP registered?

P801 YAP is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P801 YAP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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