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P11 DOV

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,906 mi
Last recorded110,906 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 DOV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 110,906 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 110,906 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 101,972 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 101,972 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 92,231 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 86,000 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 92,180 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 79,037 miles

Borderline scratch to front windscreen †Front and rear coil springs heavily corroded †Both rear tyre treads unevenly worn †Rear tyre pressures appear low †Slight damage to various alloy rims

Heavy engine oil leaks †Fuel pipes corroded †Engine / gearbox noisy under load †Borderline damage to both front tyre sidewalls

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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P11 DOV is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P11 DOV, 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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P11 DOV is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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