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P453 APF

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,561 mi
Last recorded189,561 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 APF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 189,561 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 184,826 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 184,361 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 179,709 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2011 177,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 177,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 146,241 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2010 146,232 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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Pass 1 Sep 2009 144,477 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 136,171 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 124,982 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 112,191 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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P453 APF is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P453 APF, 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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P453 APF is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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