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N275 PFB

1997 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

160,224 mi
Last recorded160,224 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN275 PFB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 160,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 160,104 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 160,099 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 151,007 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 147,258 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 141,772 miles

Offside Front shock obsorber weeping

Offside Front upper ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear shock absorber weeping

Pass 1 Jul 2016 138,227 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 134,383 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 129,626 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre wearing/bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2009 127,501 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 122,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 116,612 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2007 112,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2006 103,916 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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N275 PFB is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N275 PFB, 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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N275 PFB is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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