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P429 AAA

1997 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,652 mi
Last recorded199,652 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 AAA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 199,652 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 199,218 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 199,140 miles

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

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

advise power steering pully run on an odd angle

advise rear off side exhaust box has slight blow

Fail 24 Jun 2014 199,140 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

advise power steering pully run on an odd angle

advise rear off side exhaust box has slight blow

Pass 26 Jun 2013 198,957 miles

most brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2012 198,257 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 14 Jun 2012 198,257 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 1 Jul 2011 191,534 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 191,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 183,572 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 183,572 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 168,954 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 146,750 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 133,772 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 118,341 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 118,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2005 64,780 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 64,780 miles

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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P429 AAA is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P429 AAA, 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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P429 AAA is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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