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P300 MMG

1997 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,195 mi
Last recorded124,195 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP300 MMG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 124,195 miles

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 124,054 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 111,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to nearside restricting full inspection of seat belt

Fail 9 Jul 2009 111,412 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to nearside restricting full inspection of seat belt

Pass 9 Jul 2008 100,324 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 93,757 miles

metal fuel pipes under car starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

n/s/r silencer corroded

o/s/f tyre ON legal limit

rear brake disks corroded

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 9 Nov 2007 93,757 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

metal fuel pipes under car starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

n/s/r silencer corroded

o/s/f tyre ON legal limit

rear brake disks corroded

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 21 Aug 2006 90,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear light lense broken

Pass 21 Aug 2006 90,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear light lense broken

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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P300 MMG is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P300 MMG, 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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P300 MMG is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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