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P472 LLL

1997 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,656 mi
Last recorded139,656 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 LLL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 139,656 miles

Front nearside brake binding very slightly, will probably require attention soon.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 128,804 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing from inner edge

o/s/front tyre wearing from inner edge

registration lights very dim

Pass 14 Dec 2007 118,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2006 113,058 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 113,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 103,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone "a"

Fail 21 Nov 2005 103,586 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P472 LLL is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P472 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.

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What year was P472 LLL registered?

P472 LLL is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P472 LLL safe to buy?

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