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P43 VNJ

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,103 mi
Last recorded158,103 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 VNJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 158,103 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak and slight corrosion (2.7.3)

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

lpg gas lines

Pass 25 Sep 2015 154,227 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2014 148,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 148,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 144,272 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre low on tread

suspension bushes perished

Pass 22 Sep 2012 136,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre splitting on outer side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2011 125,357 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 125,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 114,639 miles

Advise play in both front lower ball joints is just acceptable.

Advise slight cuts to sidewall of O/S/F Tyre but is not showing the ply chords.

Advise slight exhaust blow.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 107,454 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Lower ball joints have play which is only just acceptable.

Advise slight binding to O/S/F Wheel.

Advise two rear brake pipes to rear junction are only just acceptable.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 100,882 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 93,965 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 84,193 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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P43 VNJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P43 VNJ, 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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P43 VNJ is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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