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P487 PWT

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,285 mi
Last recorded131,285 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 PWT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 131,285 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear propshaft coupling cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2014 129,560 miles

rear propshaft coupling cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2014 129,560 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear propshaft coupling cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 125,885 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 125,885 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 123,127 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 119,155 miles

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

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

rear propshaft coupling cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2010 114,703 miles

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

slight play n/s front top ball joint

Pass 5 Mar 2009 109,569 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 109,526 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 95,863 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 81,980 miles

Slite lift in F/O/S+F/N/S Bottom ball joint

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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P487 PWT is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P487 PWT, 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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P487 PWT is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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