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P3 BGW

1997 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,840 mi
Last recorded61,840 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 BGW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2011 61,840 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 57,631 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 57,619 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

near-side front tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 1 Nov 2008 53,794 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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P3 BGW is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P3 BGW, 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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P3 BGW is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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