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P386 UGU

1997 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,212 mi
Last recorded95,212 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 UGU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 95,212 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 94,175 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

corrosin developing throughout vehicle suspension

corrosion developing throughout vehicle chassis

off side rear brake back plate corroded

power steering pipes corroded

suspension bushes perishing

Fail 12 Jul 2019 94,175 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosin developing throughout vehicle suspension

corrosion developing throughout vehicle chassis

off side rear brake back plate corroded

power steering pipes corroded

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2016 93,746 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack gater (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under covers fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2016 93,746 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack gater (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 134,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre craking on side wall

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 91,619 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2013 23,831 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 23,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2012 89,685 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 15 Oct 2012 89,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 88,411 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 88,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,693 miles

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

rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 84,985 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,247 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 83,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all four tyres are perished/cracked (cords not visible). There is a nail in the offside rear tyre.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 81,978 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 81,978 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 80,389 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UGU is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGU, 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 UGU is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 July 1997.

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