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P304 SMV

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,726 mi
Last recorded79,726 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 SMV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2022 79,726 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2021 79,464 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2020 78,700 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2019 77,842 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rust under the chassic

Fail 29 Mar 2017 75,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rust under the chassic

Pass 3 Mar 2016 73,244 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 71,690 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,972 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,635 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,280 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc,s wearing thin

Fail 28 Mar 2011 65,280 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc,s wearing thin

Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,971 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,972 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 52,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 49,891 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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P304 SMV is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P304 SMV, 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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P304 SMV is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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