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P276 DPD

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,245 mi
Last recorded155,245 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 DPD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 155,245 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

registration plates deteriorating

surface rust on brake discs & front discs wearing

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers/skirts)

Pass 13 May 2011 154,814 miles

front brake discs wearing

front registration plate cracked & deteriorating

o/s/r tyre worn down very close to minimum legal requirements

rear registration plate deteriorating

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 13 May 2011 154,806 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

front registration plate cracked & deteriorating

o/s/r tyre worn down very close to minimum legal requirements

rear registration plate deteriorating

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 14 May 2010 150,617 miles

front brake discs wearing

nearside rear tyre close to limit

slight exhaust blow on centre section

Pass 18 May 2009 144,193 miles

front brake discs worn

front registration plate cracked

rear brake pads very low

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 May 2009 144,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

front registration plate cracked

rear brake pads very low

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 May 2008 140,559 miles

front brake discs worn - poss close to minimum thickness

front reg plate cracked

rear brake pads low

Fail 19 May 2008 140,559 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn - poss close to minimum thickness

front reg plate cracked

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 May 2007 136,482 miles

1,front reg plate cracked †2,front brake discs worn †3,n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2006 132,268 miles

1 front number plate cracked †2 both front fog light lenses cracked †3 offside front rim damage †4 sills not checked due to sill covers †5 brake pads not checked †6 discs showing signs of wear poss undersize †7 both rear tyres worn to limit †8 nail i

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 132,268 miles

1 front number plate cracked †2 both front fog light lenses cracked †3 offside front rim damage †4 sills not checked due to sill covers †5 brake pads not checked †6 discs showing signs of wear poss undersize †7 both rear tyres worn to limit †8 nail i

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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P276 DPD is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P276 DPD, 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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P276 DPD is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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