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P304 SNH

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,898 mi
Last recorded199,898 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 SNH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 199,898 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sounds like blowing behind heat shield (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front hub back plate very corroded and rusty

Offside Rear wing dented and damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 199,898 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sounds like blowing behind heat shield (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front hub back plate very corroded and rusty

Offside Rear wing dented and damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 197,223 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)

exhaust very corroded and rusty, sound like, its blowing, no visable leaks

n/s/f door mirror damaged

o/s/r wing and bumper dented

oil leak

under side of vehicle very corroded and rusty

Fail 6 May 2016 197,223 miles

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

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)

exhaust very corroded and rusty, sound like, its blowing, no visable leaks

n/s/f door mirror damaged

o/s/r wing and bumper dented

oil leak

under side of vehicle very corroded and rusty

Pass 9 May 2015 194,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres are worn on inner edge and close to cords

o/s/f steering joint creaking

underside very rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2014 187,170 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2014 187,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2013 178,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front no plate cracked

rear exhaust pipe corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2012 16,829 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 16,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 156,765 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside tyre worn outer edge

rear brake pads look worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 145,758 miles

rear pads look worn

underside of vehicle very rusty.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 134,794 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 18 Mar 2009 134,794 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2008 126,047 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 126,047 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 114,099 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 114,099 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing unevely . wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2006 105,045 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 SNH is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P304 SNH, 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 P304 SNH registered?

P304 SNH is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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