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P497 KEC

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,510 mi
Last recorded132,510 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 KEC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 132,510 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 132,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 123,469 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 114,604 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 108,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 101,437 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 94,710 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 94,710 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 86,651 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 86,651 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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P497 KEC is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P497 KEC, 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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P497 KEC is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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