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P440 NVM

1997 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

216,390 mi
Last recorded216,390 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 NVM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 216,390 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r, o/s/r, o/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 214,405 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 214,060 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 207,455 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays cill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 201,160 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 199,807 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 198,785 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 196,757 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 195,749 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 192,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 192,496 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 176,110 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 152,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 152,990 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 138,907 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 125,374 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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P440 NVM is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P440 NVM, 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 P440 NVM registered?

P440 NVM is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P440 NVM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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