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P522 PLO

1997 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,427 mi
Last recorded113,427 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 PLO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 113,427 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air con radiator in very poor condition

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside rear wiper starting to smear

Fail 26 Feb 2008 99,079 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 99,079 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 83,871 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Front tyres show wear at edges

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread (marked )

Rear tyres show wear at centers.

Slight free lift at both front suspension lower swivel joints.

Slight play at rear hubs.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 75,328 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 75,328 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P522 PLO is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P522 PLO, 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 P522 PLO registered?

P522 PLO is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P522 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 PLO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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