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P282 DPD

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,795 mi
Last recorded183,795 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 DPD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 183,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2021 183,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2020 181,654 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 181,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 179,701 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2019 179,701 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2018 175,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 169,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2016 161,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases complete system (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 155,858 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

oil leaks

Fail 12 Nov 2015 155,858 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rusty/poor (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate x2 (1.1.C.1e)

oil leaks

Pass 19 Nov 2014 150,408 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 150,408 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake noise o/s/r

damage to n/s/f door

damaged n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Nov 2013 145,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust very rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2013 145,393 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust very rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2012 140,960 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 140,960 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 139,301 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 139,301 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 132,933 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 123,025 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 123,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 117,506 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 89,273 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 89,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 21 Nov 2006 81,951 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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P282 DPD is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P282 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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P282 DPD is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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