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P834 YNJ

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,944 mi
Last recorded154,944 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 YNJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 154,944 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 150,978 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 145,611 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2008 135,521 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2007 123,588 miles

Both rear tyres worn to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 7 Jun 2006 110,242 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 110,182 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2005 94,587 miles

STONECHIP IN O/S OF WINDSCREEN †ADVANCE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE †SLIGHT LIFT IN N/S BOTTOM BALL JOINT †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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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P834 YNJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P834 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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What year was P834 YNJ registered?

P834 YNJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P834 YNJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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