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P439 XGK

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,663 mi
Last recorded110,663 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 XGK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 110,663 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,225 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 103,194 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,179 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 99,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 97,819 miles

Slight travel on parking brake.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 96,401 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 96,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 93,989 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 93,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 88,944 miles

front discs are slightly lipped

nearside and offside bottom arm bushes are slightly perished

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

rear discs are slightly lipped

Pass 5 Sep 2008 86,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 77,733 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 68,342 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 62,524 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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P439 XGK is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P439 XGK, 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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P439 XGK is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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