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P432 OET

1997 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,945 mi
Last recorded140,945 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP432 OET
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 140,945 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2009 136,391 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

hydrolic leak battery insecure o/s/f battery insecure

o/s/r cut in side wall of tyre but no cord exposed

Fail 15 Jul 2009 136,391 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

n/s/f battery insecure hydrolic leak

o/s/r slight cut in tyre no cord exposed

Pass 3 Jul 2008 127,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 119,557 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 109,299 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P432 OET is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P432 OET, 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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What year was P432 OET registered?

P432 OET is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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