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P278 VGK

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,987 mi
Last recorded176,987 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 VGK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 176,987 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)

offside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 168,743 miles

cuts on nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2010 158,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 149,245 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 145,717 miles

front brake discs worn low

Pass 15 Feb 2007 140,656 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 128,099 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 118,244 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P278 VGK is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P278 VGK, 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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What year was P278 VGK registered?

P278 VGK is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P278 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P278 VGK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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