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P10 SOE

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,220 mi
Last recorded139,220 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 SOE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 139,220 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front back plate corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside rear (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside and nearside rear (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 136,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

genral corrosion under vechile

oil around sump gasket

Fail 10 Nov 2014 136,058 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

genral corrosion under vechile

oil around sump gasket

Pass 27 Nov 2013 135,924 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front tyres wearing thin inner edges

both rear brake pipes corroded

nsf tyre wearing thin

Pass 16 Nov 2012 133,618 miles

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Nov 2011 129,378 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 125,555 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 125,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 119,785 miles

both wipers starting to deteriate

front brake discs worn

front number plate slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2009 119,675 miles

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

both wipers starting to deteriate

front brake discs worn

front number plate slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 114,680 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 111,798 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 108,282 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 108,282 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P10 SOE is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P10 SOE, 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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P10 SOE is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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