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P288 LVU

1997 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,293 mi
Last recorded121,293 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 LVU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 121,293 miles

2 ft inner lower arm bush worn

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake grabbing

o/s/r lens slightly damage

Fail 18 Jun 2014 121,291 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

2 ft inner lower arm bush worn

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake grabbing

o/s/r lens slightly damage

Pass 24 Jul 2013 118,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 116,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 112,386 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 108,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 103,878 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 100,419 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 98,848 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 97,285 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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P288 LVU is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P288 LVU, 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 P288 LVU registered?

P288 LVU is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P288 LVU safe to buy?

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