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P308 CSB

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,391 mi
Last recorded124,391 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 CSB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 124,391 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 119,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 119,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 119,068 miles

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

both rear tyre's worn on inside edge's

Fail 16 Aug 2012 119,068 miles

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

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

both rear tyre's worn on inside edge's

Pass 22 Apr 2011 116,400 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 116,398 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 113,333 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 106,372 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 96,997 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 86,415 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 77,840 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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P308 CSB is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P308 CSB, 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 P308 CSB registered?

P308 CSB is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P308 CSB safe to buy?

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