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P464 OLL

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

185,563 mi
Last recorded185,563 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 OLL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 185,563 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 180,676 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 180,676 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 172,320 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 127,320 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 164,192 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 164,192 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 150,577 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 150,577 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 132,979 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 117,384 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 103,873 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 103,867 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 94,562 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 94,562 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 94,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 86,902 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 77,609 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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P464 OLL is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol 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 P464 OLL, 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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P464 OLL is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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