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P830 YNJ

1997 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,887 mi
Last recorded126,887 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 YNJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 126,887 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 126,887 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 122,043 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 122,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 114,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,391 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 108,277 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 105,746 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 104,237 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 101,137 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 98,405 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 98,405 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 96,209 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 96,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 93,374 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 93,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,671 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 87,681 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,573 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 82,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 79,515 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 76,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 72,082 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 66,788 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 66,788 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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P830 YNJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P830 YNJ, 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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P830 YNJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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