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R767 YCC

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,827 mi
Last recorded226,827 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 YCC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 226,827 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 226,822 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 225,040 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 221,898 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 219,817 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 219,817 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 216,052 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 216,011 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2012 212,383 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 207,651 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 207,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 196,302 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 177,121 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 153,703 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 116,387 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 78,663 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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R767 YCC is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R767 YCC, 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 R767 YCC registered?

R767 YCC is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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