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P887 AYJ

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,544 mi
Last recorded105,544 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 AYJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 105,544 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 104,792 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 103,411 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 101,932 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 100,371 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 97,471 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 95,689 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 93,648 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 90,402 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 86,497 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 83,882 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 78,224 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre low on inner and outer

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

slight blow from front pipe joint

Pass 18 Nov 2008 78,224 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre low on inner and outer

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

slight blow from front pipe joint

Pass 19 Nov 2007 73,817 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 68,587 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 68,473 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

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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P887 AYJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green 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 P887 AYJ, 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 P887 AYJ registered?

P887 AYJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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