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P446 NOE

1997 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,534 mi
Last recorded118,534 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 NOE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 118,534 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 115,931 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 90,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2008 90,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2006 87,961 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 85,422 miles

exhaust started to corrode

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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P446 NOE 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 P446 NOE, 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 P446 NOE registered?

P446 NOE is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P446 NOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P446 NOE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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