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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer all arches corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILLS. O/S+N/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both back box area (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Wing corroded. O/S+N/S
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel arch corroded. O/S+N/S
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both back boxes (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front & Rear suspension components corroded (All)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front washers weak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear parking brake slightly fluctuating
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wear inner edge
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underfloor corrosion to brake and suspension parts
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre,back n/s & o/s (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wear inner edge
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underfloor corrosion to brake and suspension parts
Has just met parking brake requirements.
Nearside Front Tyre outer shoulder worn.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Washers slightly weak.
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre shoulder very worn.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear slight leak
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
all suspension components corroded
n/s/r and o/s/r sills damaged
o/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
all suspension components corroded
n/s/r and o/s/r sills damaged
o/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in n/s/r tyre
second hand componants fitted to o/s/f
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre worn edge
both front lower balljoints have slight play
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT/WORN.
FRONT BRAKES DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACES.
O/S/R BRAKE EFFORT LOW.
FRONT TYRE SPECS ARE FOR RUN FLAT RIMS. (NOT FITTED TO THIS VEHICLE).
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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P530 HVN is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 P530 HVN, 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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P530 HVN is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 March 1997.
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