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P522 VUG

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,479 mi
Last recorded125,479 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 VUG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 125,479 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2013 121,819 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 121,727 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 118,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on

Fail 17 May 2012 118,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning light on

Pass 5 May 2011 114,666 miles

brake pipes rusting

Fail 4 May 2011 114,664 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pipes rusting

Fail 18 Mar 2011 114,554 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

fuel and brake pipes corroded

n/s/f foglight lense cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge, has damage to sidewall

o/s/f tyre unevenly worn on outer edge

parking brake out of adjustment

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 112,654 miles

Foot operated park brake has excessive travel.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 111,241 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 110,222 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 106,020 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 101,647 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 101,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 VUG is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VUG, 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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P522 VUG is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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