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P447 KBD

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

136,393 mi
Last recorded136,393 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 KBD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 136,393 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded (Both Sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 135,526 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 135,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion front to rear underside

Pass 15 Aug 2022 134,905 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 132,740 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 131,118 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 129,581 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 127,891 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside and nearside rear underbody chassis corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 127,891 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside and nearside rear underbody chassis corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 126,414 miles

Both front discs worn

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2016 124,552 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyre's worn on inside edge no cord's shown at time of test

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge no cord's shown at time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2016 124,510 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyre's worn on inside edge no cord's shown at time of test

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge no cord's shown at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2015 122,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

check tracking

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 30 Jul 2014 120,459 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f spotlamp inop

Pass 9 Aug 2013 118,852 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND FADED

Pass 21 Aug 2012 117,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre's worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Aug 2012 117,085 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre's worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 114,591 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing low, 3mm

Oil leak

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 29 Jul 2011 114,571 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 114,563 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing low, 3mm

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 113,135 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 111,570 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR NEARSIDE EXHAUST

Pass 1 Aug 2008 109,457 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 107,732 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 105,039 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 104,965 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 KBD is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 P447 KBD, 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 KBD is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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