CarVerify

Free Car Check

P471 LLL

1997 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,018 mi
Last recorded116,018 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 LLL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 116,018 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 114,563 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 114,557 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 113,514 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 112,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,451 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 108,270 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres worn close to 3mm

Fail 20 Oct 2020 108,266 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres worn close to 3mm

Pass 4 Oct 2019 105,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s front tyre cut and perished

nail in o/s front tyre tread

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in o/s rear suspension joint

Fail 2 Oct 2019 105,012 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s front tyre cut and perished

nail in o/s front tyre tread

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in o/s rear suspension joint

Pass 18 Oct 2018 101,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 101,641 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 98,400 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 98,399 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 95,689 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 94,350 miles

front brake discs heavily worn and brake pads worn to limit

nail in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 9 Oct 2014 93,036 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 91,378 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,737 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 89,737 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,902 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 87,898 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 130,108 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 81,054 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 79,827 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 79,827 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 76,004 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 75,314 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
Full Lexus GS300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P471 LLL is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P471 LLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P471 LLL?

You can check the full history of P471 LLL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P471 LLL registered?

P471 LLL is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P471 LLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P471 LLL shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P471 LLL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P471 LLL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.