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P31 TGU

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,348 mi
Last recorded95,348 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 TGU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2008 95,348 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has metal shard in tyre tread

Pass 7 Nov 2007 83,357 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 77,135 miles

covers fitted to outer sills preventing inspection

nail in tyre

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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P31 TGU is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P31 TGU, 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 P31 TGU registered?

P31 TGU is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P31 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 TGU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P31 TGU have outstanding finance?

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