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P529 VUG

1997 Lexus GS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,378 mi
Last recorded169,378 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 VUG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 169,378 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 167,034 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 163,144 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 158,981 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 149,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 147,480 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 147,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected front hose (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2018 143,328 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 143,328 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Power steering component leaking oil leak from streeing rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2016 140,482 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 137,411 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 134,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front sections of outer sills folded up

o/s/r 3 way brake pipe splitter and pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2014 134,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front sections of outer sills folded up

o/s/r 3 way brake pipe splitter and pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 129,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes have slight corrosion

various rear brake pipes haver slight corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2012 127,203 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 127,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

braker warning lamp on

Pass 4 Nov 2009 125,914 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 124,257 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 124,253 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 120,835 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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P529 VUG is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P529 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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P529 VUG is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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