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P108 OVW

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,794 mi
Last recorded189,794 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 OVW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 189,794 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2019 184,524 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 184,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 180,463 miles

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)

rear sub frame corried

slight oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2017 177,858 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 175,783 miles

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

centre rear brake light not fitted time off test

slight oil leaks

Pass 18 Apr 2015 174,012 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

Oil leak

check tracking

Fail 16 Apr 2015 174,012 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner 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)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

check tracking

Pass 14 Apr 2014 167,866 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 159,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2013 159,115 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 149,375 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 149,375 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 148,311 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 148,310 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2010 146,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes slight inbalance

o/s/f mirror glass poor condition cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2009 143,644 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 143,638 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 139,372 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE ON 1.6MM.

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2008 139,367 miles

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

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

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE ON 1.6MM.

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2006 132,357 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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P108 OVW is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P108 OVW, 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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P108 OVW is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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