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P447 GTF

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,801 mi
Last recorded167,801 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 GTF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 167,801 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge scrubbed but is a raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 163,469 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front steering arm has slight play in balljoint

Fail 3 May 2016 163,469 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front steering arm has slight play in balljoint

Fail 2 Apr 2015 156,616 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres slightly scrubbing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 156,616 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres slightly scrubbing

Pass 14 Apr 2014 150,645 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 150,645 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 142,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Nov 2011 136,596 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 136,596 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 131,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2010 131,076 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2009 124,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 124,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 117,229 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 117,229 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 111,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2006 108,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all road tyres starting to wear on edges

plastic sill covers

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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P447 GTF is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P447 GTF, 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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P447 GTF is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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