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P468 UFU

1997 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,672 mi
Last recorded90,672 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 UFU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,672 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 84,232 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 84,232 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,261 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,028 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 72,384 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,089 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,336 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,363 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 50,135 miles

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

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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P468 UFU is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P468 UFU, 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 P468 UFU registered?

P468 UFU is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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