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P493 SHX

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,414 mi
Last recorded161,414 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 SHX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2009 161,414 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 159,069 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 154,668 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 152,409 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 149,929 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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P493 SHX is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P493 SHX, 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 P493 SHX registered?

P493 SHX is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P493 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P493 SHX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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