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P366 PVF

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,423 mi
Last recorded100,423 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP366 PVF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 100,423 miles

Heavy under body corrosion.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 27 Nov 2018 99,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Nov 2018 99,250 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 97,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Various suspension and chassis components corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 97,836 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Various suspension and chassis components corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 96,221 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 96,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,363 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 94,363 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake slight bind apparent but not to excess?

offside rear park brake slow to react and low effort?

Fail 23 Sep 2013 92,347 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake slight bind apparent but not to excess?

offside rear park brake slow to react and low effort?

offside rear tyre nailed twice?

Pass 28 Jun 2012 91,195 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,619 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 86,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 80,574 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,330 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 75,330 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 68,955 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 64,520 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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P366 PVF 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 P366 PVF, 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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P366 PVF is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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