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P562 MKN

1997 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,295 mi
Last recorded132,295 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Lexus GS300111,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP562 MKN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 132,295 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 131,681 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 131,632 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 128,938 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 128,938 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2009 127,254 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 121,052 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres worn on outer tread shoulders

Fail 21 Jan 2008 121,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres worn on outer tread shoulders

Pass 18 Jan 2007 112,112 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)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2006 103,744 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 97,843 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 97,843 miles

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

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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P562 MKN is a 1997 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P562 MKN, 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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P562 MKN is a 1997 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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