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P489 OSE

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,173 mi
Last recorded161,173 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 OSE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 161,173 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some suspension components corroding

Pass 5 May 2011 157,748 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 157,748 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 149,661 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre has been run flat

Fail 30 Nov 2009 149,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre has been run flat

Pass 9 May 2008 137,361 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake is low on power

Pass 5 Jun 2007 113,456 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

crack in offside rear exhaust

spare tyre flat

Fail 4 Jun 2007 133,456 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

crack in offside rear exhaust section

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 May 2006 127,636 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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P489 OSE is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P489 OSE, 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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P489 OSE is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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