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P382 UBE

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,592 mi
Last recorded180,592 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 UBE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 180,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wipers split at ends

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre flat + perished inner

offside front tyre tread depth getting low (3mm) + bald inner edge

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2014 180,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front wipers split at ends

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre flat + perished inner

offside front tyre tread depth getting low (3mm) + bald inner edge

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2013 175,357 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

rear axle brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 175,310 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

rear axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2012 173,394 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 171,862 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 171,857 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 167,898 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 163,517 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 163,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 163,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake pads getting low

clicking noise fron steering column when turning right unable to inspect covers fitted

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly detiorated

slight play n/s inner steering rack joint

tyre tread depths both front 7mm n/s/r 8mm o/s/r 4mm 225/55r16w

very slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Feb 2008 159,667 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly, rattle from steering wheel area, no rear centre lap belt fitted, rear brake pads getting low (n/s/r), slight wear / corrosion to rear brake discs

tyre tread deptha; both front 8.0mm, n/s/r 6.0mm, o/s/r 5.0mm, 225/55/zr16w

Pass 21 Feb 2007 153,830 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges, moisture in o/s/f headlamp.

o/s/f tyre approching wear limit of 1.6mm.

tread depths:n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 2.5mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size:225/55/16W.

Fail 22 Feb 2006 148,390 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2006 148,390 miles

Offside front tyre low inner edge

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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P382 UBE is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P382 UBE, 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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P382 UBE is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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