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P386 GPE

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

205,942 mi
Last recorded205,942 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 GPE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 205,942 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 205,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 205,159 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 205,151 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases left and right boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 204,837 miles

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

Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 204,625 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage PAS Cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 204,131 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 203,207 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 202,735 miles

Front tyres cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2018 202,735 miles

Front tyres cracking

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 202,571 miles

Both front tyre treads cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2017 202,571 miles

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

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

Both front tyre treads cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2016 202,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 202,189 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking PAS cooler corroded (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 201,583 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 200,612 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 200,599 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Both front tyres worn around inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2013 199,119 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 195,782 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 194,723 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 193,713 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 193,695 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes undercover.

os number plate lamp working but slightly dim.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 192,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 182,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 167,173 miles

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

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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P386 GPE is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P386 GPE, 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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P386 GPE is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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